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Yonge St Monthly Meeting
Also called - Botsford St Church, Newmarket Monthly Meeting
1943 – 1949
Archives: This minute book is held by the Canadian Quaker Archives and Library in
Newmarket, Ontario. It is stored in Box 41, item 5. The fonds is also described as O-41-
item with the O standing for Orthodox.
Botsford St Friends Church in Newmarket was also called Yonge St Meeting and
Newmarket Meeting. In 1881, the Orthodox Canada Yearly Meeting separated into
Evangelical (church service) and Conservative (silent worship) branches. At Yonge St,
the Conservative branch maintained the original 1812 Meeting House and was designated
Yonge St Conservative. The Botsford St Friends Church was designated Yonge St
Orthodox with an Evangelical church service and they were the other part of the
separation establishing their church in Newmarket. The Church Friends received the
burying ground on Yonge St. Both monthly meetings were named Yonge Street Monthly
Meeting, claiming legal and theological continuation to the original meeting body.
This Monthly Meeting book was deposited along with all the Botsford St. Mtg. minute
books in the CYM Archives in the early 1980's, by Marjorie Moore Keffer, clerk at the
time, when the Botsford St meeting was laid down. Box 41 was created at that time. It
was microfilmed, with other Botsford St records, but not part of the 1975 microfilming.
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Minutes of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends
Newmarket, Ontario
1943 – 1949
Clerk Ass’t Clerk
Marjorie Keffer 1943 to 1949 Katherine Winger
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Newmarket Feb. 4, 1943.
I Minutes of Annual Meeting were read and approved.
II Marjorie Keffer reported books purchased for awards for Church attendance during 1942.
The cost of books was $3.50 to be paid when funds allow.
III Clerk was given permission to purchase new minute book for Monthly Meeting records.
IV It was reported that our turn for the Soldiers’ Fireside Hour comes on Sunday evening Feb.
28th. It was agreed to serve tea and cookies for lunch.
V Treasurer asked permission to pay rent from parsonage directly to town Clerk’s office by
cash to save tax on cheques. Granted.
VI The Clerks were authorized to write a letter of sympathy to Mrs. Sisler regarding the
passing away of her mother, Mrs. Goodwin.
VII Adjourned to meet first Thursday in March.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held March 5, 1943.
I Minutes of last Meeting read and approved.
II Clerk reported new Minute Book purchased at $1.00.
III Clerk reported letters of sympathy were written to Goodwin family, Maria and Rosemarie
Wolfe and to Jennie Knott and Margaret of Toronto Meeting. A note of thanks was
received from the Goodwin family and a letter from Jennie Knott.
IV Harold Patterson presented the following bills for payment – Wellington Fire Insurance
Policy to H. Bell of $57.50
Coal bill to Geer & Byers of $15.50
Miscellaneous small bills to Harold Patterson of $17.65.
V It was decided to have finance Committee arrange for combined appeal for Insurance and
Taxes.
VI It was also agreed to ask trustees to contact J.M. Walton to see if he can do anything in
regard to obtaining money due the Meeting, from the Redditt Estate.
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VII Correspondence was read from Leslie Shaffer of Friends’ World Com. regarding Food
blockade and enclosed pamphlets consisting of Directory of Meetings, Calendar of Yearly
Meeting etc. Clerk was instructed to reply to same expressing thanks and stating position
of this meeting.
VIII After some discussion as to what we shall do for summer months if Stuart Dixon is unable
to stay with us, it was decided to leave arrangements with the pastoral committee.
IX The matter of the Caretaking Committee was brought up and discussed. This was left over
for the time being.
X Adjourned to meet first Thursday in April (April 1.)
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held May April 1st, 1943.
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
III It was decided to have Clerks send out letters asking for Quota for Yearly Meeting to be
held June 26 to 30th.
IV The matter of ordering fuel for next winter was brought up. It was decided to leave this
over until next Monthly Meeting.
V Pastoral Committee report they have contacted Harry Parry again regarding his coming
here as pastor and asking for a reply before the end of April if possible.
VI The Pastoral Committee are asked to prepare report on the State of Society for Yearly
Meeting, to be presented at next Monthly Meeting.
VII A request was presented for workers from our Meeting for the Union Vacation Bible
School to be held from July 12 to 23rd. It was agreed that several might give part time help.
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VIII Adjourned to meet first Thursday in May.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held May 6th, 1943.
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
II It was decided to write Mr. Parry acknowledging his letter of and stating our desire that
the way will open for him to come back to Newmarket as our pastor.
III It was decided to contact Home Mission Board regarding Harry Parry’s support if the way
opens for him to come. It was also agreed to inform Home Mission Board of our financial
standing at the present time.
IV The matter of paying part of delegates expenses to Quarterly Meeting was brought up. It
was decided to set aside a fund for each quarterly Meeting in Toronto, if possible. The
amount for this time May 8th, 1943 is not to exceed $5.
V The treasurer’s report was read and approved.
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VI The “State of Society” was presented by the Pastoral Committee. This was approved.
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VII The Clerk presented the statistical report which was approved.
VIII A letter was read from Leslie Shaffer regarding Directory of Meetings, to be sent to men in
forces. It was agreed to order 6 copies of the Directory.
IX The following delegates were appointed to attend Quarterly Meeting to be held in Toronto
May 8, 1943.
Katherine Winger, Margaret McSkimming Sr., Ruth Winger, Marjorie Keffer, Milton
Keffer, Ida Harden, Lulu Cleland.
X Adjourned to meet the first Thursday in June.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held June 3rd, 1943.
I Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II It was agreed to allow $1.00 per person for Quarterly Meeting expenses.
III It was agreed to send $5 to Quarterly Mtg. Committee for expenses towards speakers etc.
IV It was decided to order envelopes for 1944.
V It was agreed to pay for removal of ashes.
VI Adjourned to meet at the call of the Clerk.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting held Aug. 5, 1943.
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
II It was agreed to send Directories of “Meetings”, to members in armed forces or in “C-O”
camps.
III Letter from Seth Hinshaw read concerning sending of American Friend to boys in Services.
Decided we cannot do anything in this regard.
IV It was agreed to write a letter of appreciation to Fred & Mildred Stephens for their service
while here. It was decided to allow “Willing Helpers” quilt to go on the two weeks owing
them on the caretaking if this is satisfactory to them. Clerks are to write them to this effect.
VI It was agreed to pay Janitor in future according the to scale below –
$12 per month for Dec., Jan., Feb., Mar.
$10 per month for June & July
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$8 per month for April, Oct., Aug., May, Nov., Sept.
VII It was decided to rent the parsonage to Mr. & Mrs. R. Winterstein for 8 mos. (to April 15th)
A new lease is to be drawn up stating rent to be $25 per month beginning Aug. 15 with
Meeting reserving privilege to obtain water when needed and the right to
VIII Harold Patterson was asked to write to Wartime Price and Trade Board asking for 8 ton of
coal for Meeting House.
IX It was agreed to have a speaker from Dominion Temperance Federation for Sept. 12th
(morning service.)
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X It was decided to pay bills owing to Harold Patterson as treasury allows.
XI It was agreed to give Denis Hockaday a sum of money up to $15 as funds allow as extra
remuneration for summer work.
XII Adjourned to meet first Thursday in Sept. (Sept. 2)
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting held September 2, 1943.
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
II Clerks were instructed to write Fred and Mildred Stephens again to see if they are satisfied
to take the quilt on the care-taking money owing them. sent.
III A reply was received from the fuel controller stating that we could have our coal order
filled.
IV It was agreed to pay bill of $4.50 still owing on flowers (Mrs. Lundy and Mr. Hilts’
funerals.) pd.
V It was agreed to give Mr. Parry $15 for Sunday Sept. 5 when he expects to be with us.
VI Clerk was asked to draw Friends’ attention to Atlantic Charter Bonds which are on sale for
War Victims’ Relief.
VII It was agreed to ask Mr. Rumball for evening service of Sept. 12th and Charles Milsted for
Sundays Sept. 19th and 26th.
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VIII Quarterly Meeting delegates were appointed as follows –
Eliza Widdifield, Alfreda Giles, Ida Harden, Margaret McSkimming, Milton Keffer,
Marjorie Keffer, Gladys Mitchell, Katherine Winger.
IX Clerk was instructed to reply to letter from Herbert Huffman illegible giving list of names
of our non-resident members.
X Adjourned to meet 1st Thursday in October.
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I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
II It was decided to give Dennis Hockaday $8 per week for the present.
III It was agreed to board up the east side of the Church shed for coal and wood. One window
is to be installed and a wide door. Harold Patterson is to to see Mr. Boyd about carpenter
work on same.
IV The trustees were asked to see Pine Orchard Committee Committee concerning our
property right in Pine Orchard Meeting House and ajoin shed.
V It was agreed to order sixteen storm windows for parsonage from Attridge and Sons,
Aurora. The next two months’ rent is to be paid on this order. Paint for same will be
supplied by the Meeting if tenant will do the work. Milton Keffer is to write Attridge’s re
giving order for windows.
VI Adjourned to meet first Thursday in November.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Nov. 4, 1943.
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
II It was decided to give Sunday evening speaker $2.50 if in Newmarket or $3 if from out of
town.
III Newmarket Meeting Trustees reported that they had met with Pine Orchard Board but that
no satisfactory agreement could be made at the present time. The matter was left over until
a more some future time when it is hoped more agreeable terms can be arranged.
IV Harold Patterson reported no progress made as yet in getting work done on shed.
V A letter of invitation from United Church Board was received asking us to worship with
their congregation during present time of stress due to war conditions. Clerks were asked
to reply expressing our appreciation of the offer but stating that we would carry on in our
own Meeting House.
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VI A letter was received from Peter Brown enclosing $1 and expressing kind thoughts of for
the Meeting. Clerks were asked to reply to same.
VII The treasurer’s report was read and approved.
VIII A letter was received from Quarterly Meeting Committee asking that we make
arrangements for Quarterly Meeting to be held here Nov 28th, also asking if we would wish
to have John Hobart, Clerk of Montreal Meeting, address the morning meeting. This was
agreed upon also that we serve lunch at noon, the monthly meeting to pay for the meat
necessary and Willing Helpers to arrange for the rest of the meal.
IX Delegates were appointed to Quarterly Meeting as follows.
Ida Harden, Edith Patterson, Harold Patterson, Margaret McSkimming, Eliza Widdifield,
Marjorie Keffer, Katherine Winger
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X A letter from American Friends Service Com. containing C.O. Camp news pamplet was
read. It was agreed to have them send other phamplets from time to time as they suggest,
Clerks to reply to same.
XI Meeting adjourned to meet the first Thursday in Dec.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Dec. 9, 1943.
I Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II It was decided to pay Fred Lundy for Insurance as soon as possible.
III The nominating Committee to bring in names of officers for 1944 were appointed as
follows –
Margaret McSkimming (Con.)
Harold Patterson
Milton Keffer
Ida Harden
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Clara Widdifield
Martha B. Moore
Eliza Widdifield, Alfreda Giles
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IV It was decided to have the Annual Meeting on Thursday January 18th with a Pot Luck
Supper to be served at 6.30 p.m.
V The matter of holding Quarterly Meeting in February was brought up and discussed. The
feeling was that it would not be possible to for Newmarket Friends to attend at that time.
Clerks are authorized to advise Wendell Hewson Clerk of Quarterly Meeting Committee to
this effect.
VI It was agreed to bring up the matter of petition for admission of Refugees to Canada, to the
morning meeting. Friends are urged by the Service Committee to support the petition.
VIII Booklets on “Evangelize Canada” sent out by the World Council of Churches were
received from Stanley Van Every. It was agreed to bring this matter also before the
morning meeting urging Friends to give their earnest consideration to this work.
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IX It was agreed to continue holding both services in the main part of the Meeting House until
the New Year if weather conditions permit.
X Adjourned to meet at Annual Meeting Jan. 13, 1944
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Newmarket, Ont.
Jan. 6, 1944.
Dear friends,
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting and on Thursday January 13th.
A Pot Luck Supper will be served at 6.30 p.m. Please bring what you like.
Sincerely,
Clerks.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Newmarket January 13, 1944 (Annual
Meeting)
I About twenty members and attenders sat down to a Pot Luck Supper which was much
enjoyed by all.
II After a short sing-song the minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Members
were urged to sign Petition for admission of Refugees to Canada
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III Reports were then given from the various organizations of the Meeting as follows –
Sunday School
Home Department
Willing Helpers Society
Refugee Work
Missionary Society
Pastoral Committee
Treasurer’s Report
Nominating Committee
Sunday School Report
The Sunday School has met each Sunday with Milton Keffer as Superintendent, with the
exception of one Sunday during the epidemic of mumps.
The Penn Quarterly is used for teaching of Classes.
Our Annual Picnic was held on the Church lawn on Aug. 25th when all enjoyed a good
time.
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Our Christmas Party was held on Dec. 23 with lantern slides Christmas tree and a visit
from Santa Claus with candies for all. A “Save the Children Fund” Offering was received
that evening amounting to $13.37.
Margaret McSkimming Jr., Sec’y
S.S. Treasurer’s Report
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Home Department Report.
Visits have been made by the appointed visitors each Quarter of the Year.
Receipts for the year $10.25 which was paid to S.S. treasurer.
Martha B. Moore Supt.
Alfreda Giles )
Ida Harden ) Visitors
Report of the Willing Helpers Society for 1943.
The Willing Helpers Meetings have been regularly held in the homes of members with
interesting programs and an average attendance of 9.
The Friday night meetings have also been regularly held when quilting and sewing has
been done.
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Social gatherings include several “Pot Luck Suppers, a Lawn Tea in July and an
“Imaginary Bazaar” in December.
Our quota of $8 per month for Janitors fees has been raised also electric light bills for
Church paid.
Flowers have been sent to bereaved families also flowers and fruit to sick and “Shut-In”
members.
The same officers were continued for next year, with money to be raised on basis of 50¢
per member per month.
Marjorie Keffer, Sec’y
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Treasurer’s Report of Willing Helpers
Receipts
Lawn Tea, Bazaar, Pot Luck Suppers $32.80
By Collections $20.95
By Friday Night Teas $28.42
From quilts $13.00
By donations $29.50
Total $124.67
Expenditures
To Electric Light for Church $16.75
To Janitor fees 88.00
To Flower fund 2.75
To quilt material, Era, flowers, fruit, etc 15.00
Total $122.50
Receipts $128.67
Expenses $122.50
Bal. $2.17
Roxie Hughes, Treas.
Katherine Winger gave a short verbal report on the Refugee work. There are both plenty of
materials and plenty of money on hand to carry on work but a serious lack of workers at
present.
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Report of the Foreign Missionary Society for 1943.
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The regular meetings have been held each month with few exceptions. We have been
studying the work in Mexico which is very interesting. Our Study book at present is “Pedro
Opens the Gate”.
The officers for the coming year are –
Leaders - Marjorie Keffer
Katherine Winger
Secretary - Martha B. Moore
Treas. - Marjorie Keffer
Treasurer’s Report for year ending Dec. 31, 1943.
Receipts
Bal. on hand from last year $2.55
By Missionary Offerings $10.35
By S.S. & birthday Offerings $8.81
By Thank Offerings (Apr. & Oct.) $14.48
By donations $4.10
Total Receipts $40.29
Expenditures
To Wm. Harris Y.M. Treas. $39.50
To Friends Pub. House for Book .50
To charges on same .20
Total $40.20
Total Receipts $40.29
Total Expenses $40.20
Bal. .09¢ on hand.
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Harold Patterson gave a brief verbal report of the work of the pastoral committee, speaking
of the good work done by Stuart Dixon and Dennis Hockaday, who have served the Meeting
over a considerable period.
The treasurer’s Report was presented as follows –
Annual Meeting Treasurer’s Report for Year Ending 1943.
Receipts
Miscellaneous $378.31
Loose Collections $182.43
Envelope Collections $383.62
Donations $160.50
Thank Offering $144.18
Taxes $5.00
Quota $28.50
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Total $1282.54
Expenditures
Miscellaneous $100.29
Salary $412.50
Exchange .72
Fuel $90.63
Taxes $240.00
Stamps & Stationary $1.61
Insurance $70.79
Janitor Salary $112.00
Cash on hand $54.57
Bank (Th. Offering) $194.00
Bank (Regular) $5.43
Total $1282.54
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Margaret McSkimming Sr. reported for the Service Committee. Due to restricted
transportation the Service Committee has met with difficulty. However, much good work has
been done, under the War Victims’ Relief Com. This included contacting interned and
released Refugees, assistance to C.O’s, consideration of Ambulance work in China and Relief
Work in Europe.
The Elizabeth Fry Sisterhood in Toronto has shipped many cases of clothing to England in
which have been included a number of boxes from Newmarket as well as from other Friends
Groups in Ontario.
The Nominating Committee Report was presented as follows –
Officers
Clerk - Marjorie Keffer
Ass’s Clerk - Katherine Winger
Treasurer - Harold Patterson
Sec’y - Edith Patterson
Pianist - Edith Patterson
Ass’t Pianists - Clara Widdifield
Ruth Winger
Can. Friend Correspondent – Margaret McSkimming Jr.
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Meeting of Ministry, Council and Oversight
Elders. Martha B. Moore
Peter Brown
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Eliza Widdifield
Marjorie Keffer
Florence Boyd
Margaret McSkimming (Sr.)
Overseers. Ida Harden
Edith Patterson
Milton Keffer
Katherine Wiger
Emma Brice
Lulu Cleland
Committees
Pastoral Committee.
Harold Patterson
Marjorie Keffer
Margaret McSkimming (Sr.)
Religious Education Com.
Milton Keffer
Ruth Winger
Margaret McSkimming (Sr.)
Marjorie Keffer
Katherine Winger
Finance Com.
Harold Patterson
Milton Keffer
Clara Widdifield
Edith Patterson
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Trustees - Milton Keffer
Harold Patterson
Katherine Winger
Note: The name of Katherine Winger was proposed to take the place of that of Fred Stephens
as Trustee. This was voted on and approved.
Home Dept. Martha B. Moore (Supt.)
Alfreda Giles ) Visitors
Ida Harden )
Canadian Service Com.
Margaret McSkimming (Sr.)
Katherine Winger (in charge of Refugee Work).
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Sec’y Treas. Gladys Mitchell
Associate Member – Lulu Cleland
Auditors - Clara Widdifield
Doris Harden
Ushers - Harold Patterson
Milton Keffer
Wilbur Henry
Lowell Keffer
John McSkimming
During the last year our way has been difficult and at times the path ahead hard to see but we
feel that we have come through by God’s grace and with His continued guidance we know
the coming year can be one of great opportunity for service.
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After singing “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”, all joined in repeating the Mizpah Benediction.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Feb 3, 1944.
I Minutes of Annual Meeting were read and approved.
II A letter was received from Wendell Hewson, Clerk of Quarterly Meeting Com.
acknowledging our letter stating impossibility of Newmarket Friends attending Quarterly
Meeting in February. Toronto Friends are agreed to cancel this meeting.
III Clerks were instructed to reply to letter from American Friends Service Committee.
IV A notice was received from the Red Cross asking for Meeting to announce the Blood Doners
Clinic to be held in the United Church in the near future.
V The treasurer’s report was read and approved. Treasurer presented bills to be paid from Rent
money, furnace pipes, storm windows with work on same, also bill of $1.15 furnace repair to
be paid from general fund.
VI It was decided to give awards for Church attendance for 1943. Edith Patterson was asked to
see about getting awards such as book marks etc
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VIII It was decided to send a letter to the Caretaker stating what we believe to be a reasonable
amount of service to be rendered the meeting. Clerks to write letter.
IX Adjourned to meet first Thursday in March
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held March 2, 1944.
I Minutes of last Meeting read and approved.
II It was reported that letter was sent to Caretaker stating services required.
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It was agreed to leave matter over until April Monthly Meeting to see how caretaking is
done.
III A card of thanks from Martha Denne for flowers for her father Peter Brown, was read.
IV Treasurer’s Report was read and approved as follows – (over.)
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Monthly Meeting Report for February 1944.
Receipts.
Receipts to end of January $338.98
Loose Collections 12.61
Envelope collections 28.81
Parsonage rent 25.00
Willing Helpers 8.00
Donations 5.00
Total $418.40
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of January $40.00
Attridge & Son 82.59
United Church Publishing House 3.25
R.W. Jelley 12.50
Fitting Parsonage Storm Sash 9.00
Elman Campbell (Church Awards) 3.05
Salaries 37.00
Exchange & Money Orders .16
Taxes 25.00
Stamps & Stationery 2.94
Janitor Fee 12.00
Money in Reg. Bank Acct. 61.27
Money in Thank Offering Acct. 90.96
Cash on Hand 38.68
Total $418.40
V Treasurer asked for permission to put all surplus money on taxes. Agreed.
VI Phone bills of 40¢ (Toronto) and 20¢ (Queensville) were presented and it was agreed to pay
same.
VII A letter was received from Dennis Hockaday stating he could not be with us for the next
three Sundays.
VIII It was decided to ask Charles Milsted to take morning service for next Sunday March 5.
IX It was agreed to ask Mr. Rumball to take morning services March 12 and 19th.
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X It was agreed to ask Dennis Hockaday to take charge of services for summer months, April to
Sept. The Pastoral Committee to write him to this effect.
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XI It was agreed to pay Dennis H. office expenses to a reasonable amount.
XII Adjourned to meet first Thursday in April.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held April 6th 1944.
I Minutes of last Meeting read and approved.
II Treasurer’s Report was read as follows and accepted –
Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for Month ending March 31st,
1944.
Receipts
Receipts to end of February $418.40
Loose Collections 15.93
Envelope Collections 28.83
Willing Helpers 8.00
Parsonage Rent 25.00
$496.16
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of Feb. $227.49
Geer & Buers 38.00
Charles Milsted 3.00
Janitor Fees 12.00
Taxes 55.00
Dennis Hockaday 8.00
Ralph Rumball 15.00
Money in Reg. Bank Acct. 12.27
Money in Thank Off. Acct. 90.96
Cash on Hand 34.44
$496.16
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III Clerks were authorized to send out letters asking for Yearly Meeting quota.
IV It was decided to write a letter to the Janitor asking that the lawn be put in good condition
where ruts were made and that the garage be left open or a key provided for the use of the
meeting. In the meantime members of committee to see if more suitable caretaker can be
found.
V It was decided to extend an invitation to Burton Hill to be with us for services one Sunday
during his holidays in Canada.
VI It was also agreed to ask Burton Hill if he knows of any young man who could come here as
pastor next fall.
VII It was decided to ask Mr. Rumball if he would take charge of both services for the summer
months beginning May 1st.
VIII The pastoral Committee are authorized to write the above letters.
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IX Adjourned to meet the first Thursday in May.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held May 4, 1944.
I Minutes of last Meeting were read and approved.
II The State of Society report was presented by the Chairman of the Pastoral Committee. After
a lengthy discussion it was adopted as read.
III A memorial to Peter Brown was also presented by the Pastoral Committee and accepted.
IV The Clerk read the Statistical Report for the past year. This report was appropathd.
V Delegates were appointed for Quarterly Meeting to be held in Toronto May 13, as follows –
Marjorie Keffer, Ida Harden, Margaret McSkimming, Katherine Winger
As agreed last year, expenses to be paid up to $5 to be divided among delegates.
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VI The treasurers report was read as follows and adopted.
VII Permission was given to have the storm windows on parsonage painted and the ashes removed,
with bills for same to be paid.
VIII Adjourned to meet 1st Thursday in June.
Financial Report for Month ending April 30, 1944.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends.
Receipts
Receipts to end of March $496.16
Loose Collections 19.99
Envelope Collections 33.88
Willing Helpers 8.00
Parsonage Rent 50.00
Quota 6.50
$614.53
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of March $358.49
Dennis Hockaday 32.00
Ralph Rumball 12.50
Janitor Fees 20.00
Taxes 9.63
Stamps & Stationery .50
Phone Calls .60
Money in Reg. Bank Acct. 19.66
Money in Thank Off. Acct. 94.96
Cash on Hand 66.19
$614.53
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held June 1st, 1944.
I Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II The treasurer’s report was read as follows and adopted.
Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for Month Ending May 31,
1944.
Receipts
Receipts to end of April $614.53
Loose Collections 14.24
Envelope Collections 28.06
Willing Helpers 8.00
Quota 18.00
682.83
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of April $433.72
Quarterly Meeting Delegate Expenses 5.00
Quota to Yearly Meeting 23.00
Macnab Hardware 1.50
Ralph Rumball Salary 10.00
Money in Reg. Bank Acct. 58.85
Money in Thank Off. Acct. 94.96
Cash on Hand 55.80
682.83
III It was agreed to pay Charles Milsted $4 per Sunday for the month of May.
IV The pastoral committee report was given and it was agreed to ask Charles Milsted to have
charge of morning services through the summer months June, July and August.
V It was decided to keep in touch with John Randolph Friends Minister at Fountain City,
Indiana.
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VI It was agreed to pay first instalment of current taxes.
VII The matter of obtaining some new three dozen more hymnbooks was brought up. It was
decided to have the Secretary find out if they are obtainable.
VIII It was agreed to have the Church cleaned before Yearly Meeting if possible.
IX Adjourned to meet the first Thursday in July.
No meeting held in July as so many are away on holidays
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I No Mtg. held as so few present.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Sept. 7, 1944.
I Minutes of June Monthly Mtg. were read and accepted.
II Treasurer’s report was read for June, July and August and accepted.
Financial report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for month ending June 1944.
Receipts
Receipts to end of May $682.83
Loose Collection 14.12
Envelope Collection 25.08
Parsonage rent 25.00
Quota .50
Willing Helpers 8.00
$755.53
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of May $473.22
Taxes 56.13
Charles Milsted 32.00
Mr. Blake scrubbing 2.00
Janitor fees 8.00
Ralph Rumball 10.00
Money in Reg. bank acct. 13.52
Money in Thank Off. Acct. 94.96
Cash on hand 65.70
$755.53
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Financial report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for month ending July 1944.
Receipts
Receipts to end of June $755.53
Loose Collection 14.27
Envelope Collection 26.67
Willing Helpers 8.00
Parsonage Rent 25.00
$829.47
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of June $581.35
Janitor fees 10.00
Charles Milsted 26.00
Ralph Rumball 2.50
Money in Reg. bank Acct. 105.66
Money in Thank Off. Acct. 94.96
Cash on Hand 9.00
$829.47
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Financial report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for month ending August 1944.
Receipts
Receipts to end of July $829.47
Loose Collection 4.75
Envelope Collection 26.97
Willing Helpers 8.00
Parsonage Rent 25.00
Donation 12.00
$906.19
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of July $619.85
Wood Slabs 15.00
Janitor Fees 10.00
Charles Milsted 16.00
Money in Reg. bank Acct. 74.66
Money in Thank Off. Acct. 94.96
Cash on Hand 75.72
$906.19
III It was decided to pay second instalment of taxes, and to buy coal as soon as possible.
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IV It was agreed to have cold air returns of furnace repaired.
V It was decided to send a letter to janitor regarding sweeping and dusting of church and
removal of cobwebs and dead flowers. The letter is to also ask him to inform the meeting of
his intentions immediately.
VI It was agreed to have Charles Milsted take charge of morning services through September,
then to get in touch with Toronto Meeting for speakers for six weeks or so until after Nov.
Monthly Meeting.
VII The following delegates were appointed to attend Quarterly Meeting to be held here Sept. 9.
Margaret McSkimming
Eliza Widdifield
Dilbert West
Florence Boyd
Marjorie Keffer
Martha B. Moore
Katherine Winger
Wilhelmina Rose
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VIII Agreed to purchase meat and cake for Quarterly Meeting Supper from Monthly Meeting
funds with the rest of the lunch to be donated by members.
IX It was decided to have church pipes cleaned and wood sawed as soon as possible.
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X Adjourned to meet first Thursday in October.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting held Oct. 5, 1944.
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
* (Treas. Report)
II Mr. Gilroy was contacted regarding janitor duties and agreed to build Sunday fires Other
details are left to the committee to be arranged.
III It was agreed to make further contacts regarding painting of storm sashes for parsonage.
IV A matter of property was brought up and discussed. It was agreed to give the trustees a free
hand to take whatever action they think necessary in regard to this.
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V It was also agreed to write the Representative Meeting regarding supporting the action of the
trustees.
VI Adjourned to meet first Thursday in November.
* Treasurer’s Report was given as follows and accepted.
Financial Report of the Newmarket Monthly M Meeting of Friends for Month ending Sept.
30th 1944.
RECEIPTS
Receipts to end of August $906.19
Loose Collection 9.10
Envelope Collection 30.02
Willing Helpers 8.00
Parsonage Rent 25.00
$978.31
DISBURSEMENTS
Disbursements to end of August $660.85
Janitor fees 8.00
R.W. Jelley 2.45
Macnab Hardware 1.85
W.J. Patterson 2.00
Chas. Milsted 18.50
Money in reg. bank acct. 145.38
Money in thank offering acct. 94.96
Cash on hand 44.32
$978.31
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Nov. 2, 1944.
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
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II Caretaking Committee reported that Mr. Gilroy will build fires for meeting for winter months
at rate of $2 per week.
III In regard to the Pine Orchard situation no further action has been taken. However this
meeting wishes to go on record as still maintaining a friendly feeling towards the work there
as embodied in our former minutes of March and April 1941.
IV The treasurer’s Report was read and approved as follows –
Financial Report of the Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for month ending Oct. 1944.
RECEIPTS
Receipts to end of Sept. $978.31
Loose Collection 11.50
Envelope Collection 35.34
Parsonage Rent 25.00
Donations 27.00
$1077.15
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DISBURSEMENTS
Disbursements to end of Sept. $693.65
Janitor Fees 8.00
Taxes 55.02
Attridge & Son 11.48
R.W. Jelley 24.30
W.H. Eves & Co. 7.53
Murray Baker 9.00
United Church Pub. Co. 23.58
Stamps 1.90
Express on Hymn Books .40
Wood Cutting (buzzing) 2.00
Chas. Milsted 16.00
Ralph Rumball 7.50
Geer & Byers 48.59
Money in Reg. Acct. 68.24
Money in Thank Off. Acct. 94.96
Cash on Hand 5.00
$1077.15
V It was agreed that we write Toronto Monthly Meeting expressing our appreciation of their
help and co-operation during the last month. It was also agreed that we ask Toronto Friends
to continue sending speakers for the next three months or until after February Monthly
Meeting, if this can be arranged, with Newmarket to pay their expenses.
VI It was decided to have a public meeting on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the interests of the
Friends’ Service Committee work to be addressed by Fred Haslam.
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VII It was decided to have a meeting to plan for Quarterly Meeting dinner (Nov. 26) on Thursday
Nov. 23rd.
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VIII Meeting adjourned to meet first Thursday in December.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Dec. 7, 1944.
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
II Treasurer’s Report was read and approved.
Receipts
Receipts to end of October $1077.15
Loose Collection 13.65
Envelope Collection 32.49
Parsonage rent 25.00
Donations 2.00
Murray Baker (Sold him lumber) 2.00
Total $1152.29
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of Oct. $908.98
Geer & Byers (Coke) 21.00
Charles Milsted 6.00
Ralph Rumball 5.00
R. Winterstein (Fan Repair) 2.50
Money in Reg. Acct. 111.85
Money in Th. Off. Acc’t 94.96
Cash on hand 2.00
Total $1152.29
III It was agreed to have Mr. Gilroy take over complete caretaking duties at rate previously
agreed upon. (See Minute of Aug. 5, 1943)
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IV It was decided to pay expenses of Toronto Speakers beginning Dec. 3rd (amount $2.)
V A letter was received from Council of Peace Churches regarding military problems of Youth
in High Schools. It was decided to forward list of names of our members affected by this to
Elmer Shantz Sec. of Com. on Military Problems.
VI It was agreed to hold the Annual Meeting Thurs. Jan. 11th. Pot Luck Supper at 6.30 p.m.
followed by reports & business.
VII The following were appointed a nominating Com. to bring in names of officers &
Committees for 1945.
Margaret McSkimming (Con.)
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Edith Patterson
Ida Harden
Clara Widdifield
Martha B. Moore
Eliza Widdifield
Alfreda Giles
Emma Brice
This meeting to be held at the call of the Convenor before Jan. 11th.
VIII It was agreed to remember Mr. Gilroy at Christmas with gift of $2 from Meeting.
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IX Adjourned to meet at Annual Meeting Jan. 11th.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting held Jan. 11th, 1945 (Annual Meeting)
I A fairly good number of members and attenders enjoyed a Pot Luck Supper together. After
this some time was spent in singing familiar hymns. A letter was read from our friends
Burton and Lillian Hill extending New Year greetings to all.
The clerks then took over the business of the meeting.
I Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II It was agreed to have Missionary Thank Offering envelopes distributed for Missionary
Offering Jan. 21st when Ada Lehman expects to address the meeting on Missionary work.
III The matter of holding Quarterly Meeting in February was discussed and it was decided to
write Toronto Friends telling them that only one or two from Newmarket would be able to
attend and leave them free to decide whether to go on with the Meeting.
IV Reports were then given from all departments as follows –
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The S.S. report was read by Margaret McSkimming Sr. The Sunday School meets each
Sunday with an average attendance of 18, with Milton Keffer as Superintendent. Penn
Quarterlies are used and the Northern Messanger is taken.
No S.S. picnic was held as so many were out of town but an enjoyable Christmas party was
held on Dec. 18, when an offering was taken for the “Save the Children” Fund, amounting to
$7 to which $3 were added from S.S. funds. This was given to Scott Montgomery on his
visit to the meeting Jan. 7.
Financial Report
Receipts
Miscellaneous $11.15
Collections 34.58
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Donations 2.25
Home Department 11.20
Upper Room 3.57
Quiet Hour .40
Missionary Collections 9.92
Bank Bal. Jan. 1/44 20.45
Cash on hand Jan. 1/44 11.45
Total $104.97
Disbursements
Miscellaneous $20.69
Exchange 2.39
Stamps & Stationary .72
Upper Room 4.00
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S.S. supplies $27.05
Missionary Collections $9.92
Total $64.77
Bank Balance Dec. 31/44 $38.45
Cash on hand Dec. 31/44 1.75
Total $104.97
The Home Department report read by Martha B. Moore.
Quarterlies have been distributed regularly for the year 1944. We have 10 members and 3
visitors.
Total Receipts for the year $11.20 which has been handed to the S.S. treasurer.
Visitors
Martha B. Moore Supt.
Alfreda Giles ) Visitors
Ida Harden )
Katherine Winger gave a verbal report of the Refugee work which has been carried on
through the year with difficulty. Plenty of material is on hand but there are very few
workers. More helpers are urgently needed. Quite a number of childrens quilts have been
made and various other articles during the year.
The Missionary Society Report was as follows –
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first “Pedro Opens the Gate”, the story of Mission work in Mexico and second the story of
the Life Work of Martha Schofield, a Friend who did a great work among the negroes in the
Southern States.
Leaders for next year
Marjorie Keffer
Katherine Winger
Martha B. Moore Sec’y
Treasurer’s Report of Missionary Society
Receipts
Bal. on hand from last year .09
Miss. Offerings 12.46
S.S. & Birthdays Offerings 12.69
Donations 2.18
Total $27.42
Expenditures
Sent to Wm. Harris Y.M. Treas. $27.00
To order, stamps etc .33
Total $27.33
Bal. on hand Dec. 31/44 .09
Total $27.42
Marjorie Keffer, Treas.
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The Willing Helpers’ Report
The Willing Helpers have held their monthly meetings regularly throughout the year. In
January an open meeting was held addressed by J.M. Walton on The Early Friends of this
Community” assisted by Miss Chappel and Miss Haycook of Aurora. A social hour
followed. The remaining meetings of the year were held mostly in the form of a Pot Luck
Supper with program and business.
Flowers were supplied for the pulpit through the summer. Our funds for cartaking and light
bills have been raised mostly by quota of 50¢ per member per month.
An offering for flowers for sick and bereaved families is also taken each month. The Friday
evening Sewing Meetings have been regularly held with an offering of 10¢ per week per
member. This group has quilted 8 quilts some of which were also pieced. The officers for
the coming year are –
Pres. - Wilhelmina Rose
(Vice Pres.) Alfreda Giles
Sec’y - Marjorie Keffer
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Treas - Roxie Hughes
Tea Mtg. Convenor - Alfreda Giles
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Executive Com.
Roxie Hughes (Con.)
Marjorie Keffer, Sec’y
Financial Report
Receipts
From teas (Fridays) $26.40
From quilts 30.90
Collections 58.90
Quarterly Mtg. Coll. 4.01
Total $120.21
Expenditures
To Electric lights $18.55
To Janitor 80.00
To miscellaneous items 18.35
Total $116.80
Receipts $120.21
Expenditures $116.80
Bal. on had $3.41
Dec. 31/44
Roxie Hughes, Treas.
The financial report of the Monthly Meeting was read by the treasurer Harold Patterson
Reports for November and December were read followed by Yearly Statement
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Financial Report of the Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for month ending Nov. 30-44.
RECEIPTS
Receipts to end of October $1077.15
Loose Collection 13.65
Envelope Collection 32.49
Parsonage rent 25.00
Donations 2.00
Murray Baker 2.00
$1152.29
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DISBURSEMENTS
Disbursements to end of Oct. $908.98
Geer & Byers 21.00
Charles Milsted 6.00
Ralph Rumball 5.00
R. Winterstein 2.00
Money in Reg Bank Acct. 111.85
Money in Thank Off. Acct. 94.96
Cash on Hand 2.00
$1152.29
Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for Month ending December
31st, 1944.
RECEIPTS
Receipts to end of November $1152.29
Loose Collection 10.42
Envelope Collection 29.92
Parsonage rent 25.00
Willing Helpers 8.00
Donations 53.03
$1278.66
DISBURSEMENTS
Disbursements to end of Nov. $943.48
Ralph Rumball 2.50
Charles Milsted 4.50
Travelling expenses for Toronto Meeting Members 10.00
Janitor fees for 2 Months 20.00
Janitor Christmas Present 2.00
Money in Reg. Bank Acct. 201.22
Money in Thank Offering Acct. 94.96
Cash on hand Nil. nil.
$1278.66
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Yearly Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for Year ending
December 31st, 1944.
RECEIPTS
Miscellaneous $266.76
Loose Collection 154.58
Envelope Collection 363.59
Parsonage Rent 287.50
Janitor Donations 72.00
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Donations 109.23
Quota 25.00
$1278.66
DISBURSEMENTS
Miscellaneous 256.61
Salary 304.00
Money Orders & Exchange .16
Fuel 107.59
Taxes 200.78
Stamps & Stationery 5.34
Janitor Salary 108.00
Money in Regular Bank Account 201.22
Money in Thank Offering Account 94.96
$1278.66
This report has been audited and found to be correct by Auditors;
Auditor Doris Harden
Auditor Clara Widdifield
The Report of the nominating was given by the Convenor Margaret McSkimming as
follows –
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The Meeting closed with the singing of Blest Be the Tie that Binds followed by the Mizpah
Benediction.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Feb. 1, 1945.
I Minutes of Annual Meeting were accepted as written.
II A letter of appreciation for our letter of Sympathy was received from the family of the late
Mary MacKay.
III The treasurer’s report was read and accepted as follows.
Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting for month ending January 31, 1945.
Receipts
Money in Reg. Bank Acc’t $201.22
Money in Th. Off. Acc’t 94.96
Envelope Collections 37.49
Loose Collection 8.22
Parsonage rent 25.00
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Donations 10.00
Total $376.89
Disbursements
To MacNab Hardware $3.07
To Campbells $1.05
Travelling Expenses for Toronto Friends $4.00
Janitor fees $12.00
Cash on hand $75.66
By Bank Acc’t $186.15
Th. Off. Acc’t $94.96
Total $376.89
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IV It was decided to contact Toronto Friends again concerning speakers for the Spring months.
V Meeting adjourned to meet 1st Thursday in March (Mar 1)
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held March 1st, 1945.
I Minutes of last Meeting were read and approved.
II It was agreed to turn over all travelling expenses not accepted by Toronto Friends to the
Canadian Service Committee to be used in their work.
III Treasurer’s Report for month ending Feb. 28 was read and accepted as follows –
Receipts
Receipts to end of Jan. $376.89
Loose Collection 6.75
Envelope Collection 25.58
Donations 4.00
Willing Helpers 8.00
Parsonage rent 25.00
$446.22
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of Jan. $21.12
Charles Milsted 18.00
Toronto members travelling expenses 6.00
Campbells .45
United Church Pub. House 2.86
Postal notes .10
R.W. Jelley 4.illegible
Harry Gilroy 12.illegible
Cash on hand 3.50
Money in Reg. Bank acct. 282.28
Money in thank offering Acct. 94.96
$446.22
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IV It was agreed to transfer enough money from regular account to Thank Offering Account to
make amount up to $300.00 to be used for upkeep of the meeting.
V As Mr. Gilroy has resigned as caretaker, it was agreed to have Edith Patterson and Margaret
McSkimming visit him, as a committee from Monthly Meeting, to see if he will reconsider
his resignation and keep on with Caretaking.
VI Adjourned to meet first Thursday in April (Apr. 5).
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held April 5, 1945.
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
II It was decided to send out letters to members asking for Y.M. quota money.
III The Pastoral Committee are asked to prepare the “State of Society” report to be read at next
Monthly Meeting.
IV The Clerk is to prepare the Statistical Report also for next Monthly Mtg.
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V The Meeting adjourned to meet the first Thursday in May (May 3rd.)
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held in Newmarket May 3rd, 1945.
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
II The statistical report was read and accepted.
III The “State of Society” Report was read and accepted and to be sent to Quarterly Meeting.
IV Delegates to Yonge Street Quarterly Meeting to be held in Toronto May 12, were appointed
as follows.
Margaret McSkimming Sr., Katherine Winger, Alfreda Giles, Margaret McSkimming Jr.,
Wilhelmina Rose, Ida Harden, Marjorie Keffer. The expenses of these delegates to be paid
to amount of $5.00.
V It was agreed to write Wendell Hewson to approach Dennis Critoph to see if he could take
over morning services through June.
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VI The treasurer’s report for March and April were read as follows and accepted –
RECEIPTS
Receipts to end of Feb. $446.22
Loose Collection 13.77
Envelope Collection 31.39
Willing Helpers 8.00
Parsonage Rent 25.00
$524.38
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Disbursements
Disbursements to end of Feb. $64.48
Travelling expenses for Toronto members 4.00
Geer & Byers (Coal) 22.55
Charles Milsted 12.00
Excise Stamps .90
Money in Regular bank acct. 21.89
Money in Thank Offering acct. 394.96
Cash on hand 3.60
$524.38
Receipts to end of March $524.38
Disbursements to end of March $103.93
RECEIPTS
Receipts to end of Mar. $524.38
Loose Collection 10.40
Envelope Collection 32.95
Parsonage Rent 25.00
Quota 10.00
Donations 11.00
$613.73
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of Mar. $103.93
Salary 22.00
Travelling expenses Tor. Members 2.00
Money in Reg. Bank Acct. 84.84
Money in Thank Offering Acct. 394.96
Cash on Hand 6.00
$613.73
Receipts to end of April $613.73
Disbursements to end of April $127.93
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VII The matter of re-decorating the Meeting House was brought up and discussed. It was felt
owing to unsettled conditions and high prices that the matter should be left over for the
present.
VIII The meeting adjourned to meet the first Thursday in June.
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held June 7, 1945.
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
II It was agreed to have secretary order Church envelopes (1½ doz.)
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III It was agreed to have treasurer pay off tax bill.
IV Treasurer’s report was read and accepted as follows –
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Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for month ending May 31,
1945.
RECEIPTS
Receipts to end of April $613.73
Church rental to Pentecostal 3.00
Loose Collection 9.11
Envelope Collection 32.89
Parsonage rent 25.00
Quota 12.00
$695.73
DISBURSEMENTS
Disbursements to end of April $127.93
Toronto travelling expenses 6.00
Paid Toronto Meeting Quota 18.00
Expenses for delegates to Toronto 5.00
Charles Milsted 12.00
Money in Reg. Acct. 58.84
Money in Thank Off. Acct. 394.96
Cash on Hand 73.00
$695.73
Receipts to end of May $695.73
Disbursements to end of May $168.93
V It was decided to arrange a bee to cut the Church lawn and trim hedge etc. on Monday
evening June 11.
VI Clerk reported that a Temperance speaker would be available for Sept. 16th for morning
service.
VII It was agreed to combine S.S. and morning service at 11 a.m. for summer.
VIII Clerks were authorized to write Reg. Winterstein about staying off Church lawn if he
continues to drive on same.
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IX It was decided to write a letter of invitation to Burton and Lillian Hill to visit our Meeting
when in Canada.
X The matter of Co-operating with Pine Orchard Community Church was brought up and
discussed. It was agreed to offer them the seats from the Meeting House owned by
Newmarket Monthly Meeting if this is agreeable to Yearly Meeting.
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XI Adjourned to meet at the call of the Clerk.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Sept. 6, 1945.
I Minutes of last meeting were read and accepted
II The sale of Pine Orchard Meeting House was discussed. The trustees have have arranged to
advertise for tenders for same up to Sept. 22.
III The treasurer was authorized to pay for wood for Church when bill is presented.
IV The Quarterly Meeting will be held here on Sunday at 3 p.m. Sept. 9, when Raymond and
Helen Burford will address the Meeting. The following delegates were appointed as
follows – Ida Harden, Milton Keffer, Margaret McSkimming, Marjorie Keffer, Katherine
Winger. Other delegates to be appointed if present at Meeting.
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V It was decided to approach Toronto Friends about taking part in morning meetings for winter
months beginning Sept. 23rd.
VI It was agreed to give Burton Hill $10.00 if funds allow when he visits our meeting Sept. 9th.
VII As Ruth Winger and Margaret McSkimming Jr. expect to leave our Meeting this fall it was
agreed to present each one with a book from the Sunday School as a token of appreciation of
their helpful service there.
VIII Meeting adjourned to meet first Thursday in October.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting held October 4th 1945.
I Minutes of last Meeting were read and approved.
II It was reported that the Pine Orchard Meeting House had been sold to the Gospel Tabernacle
people in Aurora for $400. It was agreed to give $100 of this amount to the work of the
Canadian Friends’ Service Committee. It was also agreed to keep in mind donations to
Camp Nee-Kau-nis Building Fund and Pine Orchard Community.
III A letter from Conran Hay was read giving names of Toronto Friends coming to morning
services through October.
IV A report from the Ontario Temperance Federation was given showing a total amount of
$9.35 contributed to the work from this meeting on Sept. 16th.
V A letter of sympathy has been sent to Mrs. Walton and Mary in the passing away of J.M.
Walton.
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A letter is to be sent to Chas Milsted expressing the sympathy of the Meeting in the passing
away of his mother.
VI The treasurer’s report was given for months of July, Aug. and Sept. as follows –
Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for month ending July 31/45.
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Receipts
Receipts to end of June $734.44
Parsonage Rent 25.00
Loose Collection 10.84
Envelope Collection 25.88
$796.16
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of June $267.39
Money in Reg. Acct. 67.09
Money in Thank Off. Acct. 394.96
Cash on Hand 66.72
$796.16
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Financial report of month Financial Report of Newmarket
ending Sept. 30/45. Monthly Meeting of Friends
for month ending Aug. 31/45.
Receipts Receipts
Receipts to end of Aug. $866.54 Receipts to end of July $796.16
Parsonage Rent 25.00 Parsonage Rent 25.00
Loose Collections 11.05 Loose Collection 4.85
Envelope Collections 36.82 Envelope Collection 29.53
$939.41 Donations 11.00
$866.54
Disbursements Disbursements
Disbursements to end of Aug. $282.39 Disburse to end of July $267.39
Burton Hill 10.00 Ross Ramer 3.00
Chas. Milsted 34.00 Mr. Mickes 12.00
Elman Campbell .72 Money in Reg. Acct. 67.09
Kenneth Muma 2.00 Money in Thank Off. Acct. 394.96
Money in Reg. Acct. 210.49 Cash on Hand 122.10
Money in Thank Off. Acct. 394.96 $866.54
Cash on Hand 4.85
$939.41
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Receipts to end of Sept. $939.41
Disbursements to end of Sept. $329.11
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VII It was decided to contact Ross Ramer in regard to the Caretaking of the Meeting House.
VIII It was agreed to have pipes cleaned if help can be obtained.
IX Adjourned to meet first Thursday in November.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Nov. 1, 1945.
I No meeting held on account of small attendance.
Newmarket Monthly meeting of Friends held Dec. 6, 1945.
I Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II The treasurer was authorized to pay for cleaning of pipes and repairing of furnace damper,
also to pay for wood when obtained.
III It was agreed for the present to pay half of janitor fees and half from Willing Helpers as
Willing Helpers felt unable at present to pay all of the amount as previously.
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IV The financial reports were read and approved as follows.
Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for month ending October 31,
1945.
RECEIPTS
Receipts to end of Sept. $939.41
Aurora Gospel Church 400.03 (Stamp)
Parsonage Rent 25.00
Loose Collection 6.66
Envelope Collection 27.97
$1399.07
DISBURSEMENTS
Disbursements to end of Sept. $329.11
Gordon Billings 1.00
Geer & Byers 48.97
Era & Express (Advt.) 6.56
Charles Milsted 12.00
Canadian Friends Service Comm. 100.00
Check Exchange (Aurora Gospel Church) .50
Money in Reg. Bank Acct. 501.62
Money in Thank Offering Acct. 394.96
Cash on Hand 4.35
$1399.07
Receipts to end of October $1399.07
Disbursements to end of October 498.14
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Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for month ending November 30,
1945.
RECEIPTS
Receipts to end of Oct. $13399.07
Loose Collection 7.35
Envelope Collection 40.03
Parsonage Rent 25.00
Total $1471.45
DISBURSEMENTS
Disbursements to end of Oct. $498.14
Charles Milsted 3.00
Ross Ramer 8.00
Money in Reg. bank Acct. 562.35
Money in Thank Off. Acct 394.96
Cash on Hand 5.00
Total $1471.45
Receipts to end of November $1471.45
Disbursements to end of November $509.14
V The nominating committee to bring in names for officers and committees for 1946 was
appointed as follows –
Edith Patterson (Con.)
Clara Widdifield
Margaret McSkimming
Eliza Widdifield
Martha B. Moore
Ida Harden
Alfreda Giles
Emma Brice
VI It was decided to have Annual Meeting and Supper Thursday Jan. 10. Clerks to send out
invitations.
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VII It was agreed to donate $10.00 to Finland Relief with money to be sent to Ella R. Firth. It
was also agreed to donate at least $10.00 to Friends Relief Work each month with this
meeting retaining the privilege of stating for what it is to be used if they so desire. This will
be given through the Can. Friends’ Service Committee unless otherwise decided at Monthly
Meeting.
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VIII The following committee were appointed to meet with Committee of Toronto Friends to
consider permanent leadership of Newmarket Meeting – Marjorie Keffer and Katherine
Winger.
IX Meeting adjourned to meet at Annual Meeting Jan. 10, 1946.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Jan. 10, 1946.
(Annual Meeting)
I Friends met in their Annual Session on Thursday evening Jan. 10th. After a bountiful supper
was enjoyed by all present the business was transacted and the Yearly reports given.
II Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
III It was agreed to again send $10.00 to Finland Friends as our donation to Friends Relief work
for the month of January.
IV The matter of paying the Insurance premium on Parsonage Contents was brought up. The
treasurer was authorized to pay same.
V A letter was read from Reg. Winterstein regarding taking over the Caretaking of Meeting
House. Clerks were authorized to reply stating that we could make no change before next
Monthly Meeting at least. The Clerks were also instructed to give them an invitation to
worship with us at any time.
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VI The Clerks were also asked to write the present Caretaker requesting some improvements in
the care of the Meeting House
VII Our friend Jay Watson, of Aurora, brought up the matter of sending out a letter to the
members and attenders of the Meeting urging faithful attendance at Meetings for Worship.
This matter was left over for the time being until more definite plans for the carrying on of
our work are made. Reports were given from the following organizations –
Sunday School Report
Receipts
Collections $24.52
Donations 2.00
Home Department 7.80
Upper Room Booklets 2.00
Missionary Collections 7.41
Bank Account 38.45
Cash on hand 1.75
Total
$83.93
Expenditures
Miscellaneous $7.40
Exchange and stamps 1.88
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Upper Room Booklets 4.00
Missionary 7.41
Bank Balance 38.45
Cash on hand 6.46
$83.93
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Home Department Report
Our Quarterlies have been distributed regularly to the members each Quarter and receipts
have been good. Total Receipts for the year were $10.65 which has been handed to S.S.
treasurer.
Martha B. Moore Supt.
Alfreda Giles ) Visitors
Ida Harden )
Willing Helpers’ Report
The Willing Helpers met each month with the exception of August. The devotional period
was led by the president. A suitable subject for Roll Call was chosen for each meeting to
which members responded. The meetings were followed by lunch and a social hour. Our
money was raised by each member giving 25¢ per month and by birthday contributions. A
copper fund for flowers for sick and bereaved families was also taken at each meeting. A
kitchen shower of dishes needed in kitchen was held at one meeting. A committee of Willing
Helpers supplied flowers for the Meeting House when available. Average attendance for the
year was 8.
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The Friday evening sewing meetings have been held with few exceptions, when quilts are
made for sale or quilted. An offering of 10¢ per member is received and lunch is served in
turn by members. 10 quilts were made and quilted during the year. Half the janitor’s wages
and all the Electric light bill for the Meeting House is paid by the Willing Helpers.
Officers for 1946
Pres. - Wilhelmina Rose
Vice-Pres. and leader of Friday evening meeting – Alfreda Giles
Sec.’y – Marjorie Keffer
Treas. – Roxie Hughes
Con. of Executive Com. – Roxie Hughes
Treasurer’s Report
Receipts
Forward from 1944 $3.41
Collections and Tea Mtg. Coll 37.00
From quilts 38.00
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Birthday Offerings 3.10
Total $81.51
Expenditures
To Janitor $30.00
To Electric Light $17.00
To Brice’s Meat Market 3.10
To Miscellaneous 13.88
Total $63.98
Bal. on hand $81.51 - $63.98 = $17.53
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Missionary Society Report
Our Society although small in numbers has met with a few exceptions during the year. Our
meetings have been interesting. Our study book “Quakerism in Switzerland” has been very
interesting and helpful. Our collections have been good. Many fine thoughts have been
given in our Roll Call, from time to time. We hope for a better attendance during this
coming year.
Officers for 1946.
Leaders - Marjorie Keffer
Katherine Winger
Sec’y - Martha B. Moore
Treas. - Marjorie Keffer
Treasurer’s Report
Receipts
Bal. on hand from 1944 $.09
From Missionary Offerings 11.00
From S.S. and birthday Offerings + 61¢ 7.85
From Thank Offering (Jan.) 6.05
From Donation 1.00
Total $25.99
.61
$26.60
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Expenditures
To Wm. Harris Y.M. Treas. $26.40
To order, stamps etc. .20
Bal. on hand $26.60
Verbal reports were given on the Can. Friends Service Com. work and the Refugee Work. It
was felt that the News-letter regularly sent out to members from the Service Com. covered
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the work pretty well. The Refugee work has been carried on throughout the year under
difficulties. However a number of articles have been sent to Toronto to be forwarded with
the goods sent from there. Among them were 6 pairs children’s overalls, 1 cot quilt, 1
knitted sweater and a pair of knitted socks. Other articles are being prepared to send as soon
as possible. Our great need is for helpers in the work. There is still great need for all kinds
of good clothing to be sent overseas.
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The Monthly Meeting Treasurer’s Report was presented as follows –
Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for Month Ending December
31, 1945.
RECEIPTS
Receipts to end of November $1471.45 $699.21
Loose Collection 8.18 106.24
Envelope Collection 27.72 376.90
Parsonage Rent 50.03 300.03
Willing Helpers 6.00 22.00
Total $1563.38 36.00
23.00
$1563.38
DISBURSEMENTS
Disbursements to end of Nov. $509.14
Ross Ramer 12.00
Chas. Milsted 15.00
Era & Express .50 $189.89
Garfield Firth 7.85 150.00
United Church Publishing House 3.38 .70
Money Order .10 83.52
Finland Fund 2.00 81.46
Stamps .52 2.92
Kenneth Muma 2.00 44.00
Money in Regular Bank Acct. 527.00
Money in Thank Offering Acct. 394.9cut off
Cash on Hand .88 $552.49
$1563cut off 527.00
394.96
88.93
$1563.38
This Financial Report has been Audited
this day of January 1946 and found to be
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Auditors Doris Harden
Clara Widdifield
The Nominating Committee then presented their report on officers and committees for 1946
as follows –
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cut off Monthly Meeting Treasurer’s cut off was presented as follows -
Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for Year Ending December
31st, 1945.
RECEIPTS
Miscellaneous $699.21
Loose Collection 106.24
Envelope Collection 376.90
Parsonage Rent 300.03
Janitor Donations 22.00
Donations 36.00
Quota 23.00
$1563.38
DISBURSEMENTS
Miscellaneous $189.89
Salary 150.00
Money Orders & Exchange .70
Fuel 83.52
Taxes 81.46
Stamps & Stationery 2.92
Janitor Salary 44.00
$552.49
Money in Regular Bank Account 527.00
Money in Thank Offering Account 394.96
Cash on Hand 88.93
$1563.38
This Financial Report has been Audited
this day of January 1946 and found to be
correct as herein shown.
Auditors Doris Harden
Clara Widdifield
this day of January 1946 and found to be
correct as herein shown
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The Nominating Committee then presented their report on officers and committees for 1946
as follows –
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After voting on the appointment of the new trustee Margaret E. McSkimming, the report was
accepted as read.
The meeting adjourned with the singing of “Blest Be the Tie that Binds”, and repeating the
Mizpah Benediction.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Feb. 7, 1946.
I The minutes of Annual Meeting were read and approved.
II It was decided to send $10 to Finland Relief this month of Mrs. Firth is continuing her work.
If not, same is to go to European Relief Fund of Service Committee.
III Expenses of Toronto Friends are to be paid when acceptable to them and above $10 per
month to Relief Work is to take the place of the money not accepted which was to go to
Service Committee. (See Minute of March 1945)
IV Delegates to Quarterly Meeting to be held here Feb. 9th were appointed as follows –
Margaret McSkimming, Alfreda Giles, Marjorie Keffer, Martha B. Moore, Ida Harden, Eliza
Widdifield, Emma Brice, Albert West, Wilhelmina Rose, Katherine Winger.
V Katherine Winger and Marjorie Keffer reported on meeting held Jan. 27th concerning a
permanent minister for Newmarket Meeting. It was decided to call in members of
Advancement Committee and Home Mission Committee to help decide the matter. These
Committees to meet here with our Committee at an early date.
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VI Meeting adjourned to meet first Thursday in March (March 7)
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held March 7, 1946.
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
II It was agreed to make a special appeal for European Relief work to be brought in on March
17th, the amount to be made up to fifty dollars ($50) from Monthly Meeting funds.
III It was also agreed to make public appeal for funds in town paper.
IV It was also agreed to put a notice of Sunday services in the town paper each week. This is to
be reviewed each month as to results.
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IV It was reported that eight delegates attended Quarterly Meeting held here in February.
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VI Arrangements were discussed for Meeting of Home Mission Board and Advancement
Committee to meet here March 24th to try to find adequate permanent leadership for
Newmarket Meeting.
The following were appointed a committee to arrange for meals, with funds to be taken from
treasury.
Margaret McSkimming
Katherine Winger
Eliza Widdifield
VII It was agreed to authorize trustees to give notice to present tenants of parsonage before
March 31, if any definite arrangements are made for use of parsonage by the Meeting before
that date.
VIII The treasurer’s report was read and accepted as follows –
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Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for month ending Feb. 28th,
1946.
RECEIPTS
Money in Reg. Bank Acct. $527.00
Money in Thank Off. Acct. 394.96
Cash on Hand 88.93
Loose Collection 20.05
Envelope Collection 55.54
Parsonage rent 25.00
Donations 25.00
Check Exchange .25
Willing Helpers 6.00
$1142.73
DISBURSEMENTS
Macnab Hardware $1.05
R.R. McMath 5.44
Findland Relief 16.00
R. Ramer 24.00
Chas. Milsted 24.00
Stamps .03
Check Exchange .30
Larry Bell 57.50
Money in Reg. Acct. 573.94
Money in Thank Off. Acct. 394.96
Cash on Hand 45.51
1142.73
Receipts to end of Feb. $1142.73
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Disbursements to end of Feb. $128.32
IX A letter was received from Meeda Lehman asking for transfer of her membership to Toronto
Monthly Meeting. Clerks are authorized to prepare same.
X A letter was received from the Gospel Tabernacle official board enquiring if our Meeting
House is available for sale or rent. Clerks are asked to reply stating that we believe our work
is not done here and that the greatest challenge in many years is before Friends at this time
and therefore our building is not available to any other group.
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XI Adjourned to meet 1st Thursday in April (April 5).
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held April 4, 1946.
I Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II It was decided to continue notices of services in town paper.
III The treasurer’s report was read as follows and approved.
Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for month ending Mar. 31,
1946.
Receipts
Receipts to end of February $1142.73
Parsonage rent 50.00
European Relief 19.83
Loose Collection 12.25
Envelope Collection 27.56
Ida Harden (bought food) .60
Total $1252.97
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Disbursements
Disbursements to end of February $128.32
R.W. Jelly (parsonage pipes) 2.55
Canadian Service Com. 52.00
Cheque exchange .15
Margaret McSkimming (for food) 3.47
Ross Caradonna (for food) .60
Curtis Meat Market (for food) 3.50
Geer and Byers (coal) 35.30
Chas. Milsted 12.00
Ross Ramer 12.00
Money in Regular Acc’t.: 498.05
Money in Th. Off. Acc’t.: 394.96
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Cash on hand 110.07
$1252.97
IV It was agreed to send $10 to Finland Relief again this month.
V It was agreed to send a letter of welcome from the Meeting to Burt Playter, who has been
recently discharged from the army and is now at home again.
VI The following items of Yearly Meeting business were agreed upon.
(1) Quota letters to be written and sent out by Clerks.
(2) State of Society Report to be prepared by Clerks and Margaret McSkimming.
(3) Statistical Report to be prepared by Clerk.
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VII The Clerks were instructed to write a letter to the town Recreational Council expressing our
approval of their work and offering them the use of the Sunday School room.
VIII The Clerks were also asked to write letters of thanks from the Meeting to Mabel Hughes and
Mrs. Wm. Dixon for the use of their sewing machines, which were loaned for the Refugee
work.
IX It was agreed to allow parsonage tenants $50 for re-decorating and painting parsonage rooms.
X It was agreed to get advice on work needed on outside of Meeting House also to try to get
someone to clean the floors etc. in the Meeting House.
XI Meeting adjourned to meet first Thursday in May (May 2).
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held May 2, 1946.
I Minutes of last Meeting read and approved.
II It was agreed to send $10 relief to Finland again.
III The statistical report was read and accepted.
IV The bill of $58.25 for papering and painting in parsonage was presented and the treasurer
authorized to pay same.
V It was agreed to have Church cleaned and Sunday School room floors painted also
eavetroughs repaired. It was decided to advertise in town paper for someone to clean
Church.
VI The “State of Society” report was read and accepted.
VII It was agreed to answer letter from California minister giving information about conditions
of meeting here.
VIII The following were appointed delegates to Quarterly Meeting to be held in Toronto May 11.
Katherine Winger, Marjorie Keffer, Margaret McSkimming, Ida Harden, Wilhelmina Rose,
Lulu Cleland.
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IX The treasurer’s report for April was read and accepted as follows –
Receipts to end of March $1252.97
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Donations 16.50
Loose Collections 11.44
Envelope Collection 20.21
Willing Helpers 6.00
Quota 2.50
Parsonage Rent 25.00
Total $1334.62
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of March $249.89
Era and Express 2.25
W. Adams (Lawn Mower Repair & Sharpen) 1.00
Finland Relief 10.00
McNab Hardware (Parsonage Pt. paper) 58.45
Chas. Milsted 12.00
Ross Ramer 8.00
Money in Reg. bank Acc’t. 518.53
Money in Th Off. bank Acc’t. 394.96
Cash on hand 79.54
Total $1334.62
X Meeting adjourned to meet 1st Thursday in June (June 6).
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held June 6, 1946.
I Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II Agreed to continue Finland Fund $10 per month.
III It was agreed to have Mrs. Deavitt and Mrs. Woodcock clean the Church and S.S. rooms at
40¢ an hour each, before June 30th. Mrs. Giles to see after arrangements. (Mrs. Gilbert)
IV It was agreed to tell Ross Ramer that we will not require caretaking services through the
summer months (July, August and September,) but would like grass cut.
V It was decided to ask Sid. Brice to vacuum the Church carpet and matting as soon as
possible.
VI Agreed to ask Mr. Huntley to paint floors in S.S. rooms as soon as cleaning is done. Milton
Keffer to see him about it and also to see about fixing tap schoolroom water pipes.
VII It was agreed to invite Burton Hill and family to visit our Meeting when in Canada this
summer.
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VIII It was decided to give $25.00 to the Pine Orchard Cemetery fund as our donation for this
year.
IX Delegates names for Yearly Meeting were read.
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X Clerks were asked to write letter of welcome to Angus West, recently discharged from the
army.
XI The treasurer’s report was read and accepted –
Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for month ending May 31/46.
Receipts
Receipts to end of April $1334.62
Loose Collection 12.85
Envelope Collection 24.54
Quota 16.00
Donations 15.00
Total $1403.01
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of April $341.59
Quota sent to Toronto 14.50
Quarterly Mtg. expenses 5.00
Finland Fund 10.00
Era & Express 3.00
Rose Ramer 8.00
Chas. Milsted 12.00
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Money in Reg Bk. Acct. $604.27
Money in Th. Off. Acc’t. $394.96
Cash on Hand 9.69
$1403.11
Receipts to end of May $1403.01
Disbursements to end of May 394.09
XII Agreed to ask Dennis Critoph if he would consider coming here to live and help us with the
Meeting.
XIII Agreed to ask Charles Milsted to come for morning services and Close evening services for
summer months.
XIV Adjourned to meet at call of Clerk.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Sept. 5, 1946.
I The minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II Financial reports for July and August were read and approved as follows –
Financial report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting for month ending July 31, 1946.
(over)
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Receipts
Receipts to end of June $1519.75
Loose Collection 11.10
Envelope Collection 13.29
Parsonage Rent 25.00
Total $1569.14
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of June $461.59
Quota to Fred Haslam 8.00
To Era and Express 5.50
R.H. Huntley (painting) 18.70
Money Order cost .12
Gordon Burch (Lawn Mower Repair) 1.00
Burton Hill (July 21st) 10.00
Charles Milsted 12.00
Money in Reg. acc’t. 572.38
Money in Th. Off Acc’t. 394.96
Cash on hand 84.89
Total $1569.14
Financial Report for month ending August 31, 1946.
Receipts
Receipts to end of July $1569.14
Loose Collection 3.55
Envelope Collection 20.39
Willing Helpers 5.00
Total $1598.08
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of July $516.91
Riddell Bros (July 21, dinner) 1.70
Marjorie Keffer (July 21, dinner) 1.56
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Chas. Milsted 16.00
Money in Reg. acc’t 631.26
Money in Th. Off. Acc’t. 394.96
Cash on hand 35.69
Total $1598.08
III The treasurer was authorized to pay the current tax bill.
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IV It was reported that the Home Mission Committee which met at Camp Nee-Kau-Nis Aug. 10
& 11th had no definite plan to suggest to this meeting but that a sub-committee consisting of
Stanley Van Every and Stirling Nelson would meet with our meeting here at an early date.
V It was agreed after considerable discussion to have an open Friends’ Meeting for Worship on
September 15th.
A Young Friends’ Group, under the leadership of Margaret McSkimming, was suggested, to
meet Sunday mornings at the Sunday School hour. The matter of the evening services was
left over for the time being.
VI The following were appointed delegates to Yonge Street Quarterly Meeting to be held here
September 14th. Eliza Widdifield, Margaret McSkimming, Lulu Cleland, Martha B. Moore,
Marjorie Keffer, Katherine Winger, Milton Keffer.
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VII The following were appointed a committee to plan for Quarterly Meeting supper – Marjorie
Keffer, Eliza Widdifield, Margaret McSkimming, and Ida Harden. This Committee to meet
Tuesday Sept. 10th at 3 p.m.
VIII Adjourned to meet first Thursday in October.
Sunday September 15th 2 p.m.
A special meeting of Newmarket Friends was called to meet with Stanley Van Every and Stirling
Nelson to discuss future plans for Newmarket Meeting.
After considerable discussion it was agreed to form a Volunteer Committee of all Newmarket
Friends who are sufficiently interested to meet from week to week to discuss problems of the
Meeting and make arrangements for the following
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held October 4, 1946.
I Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II Due to the absence of the treasurer no financial report was given. The treasurer was
authorized to pay bill of $2.05 to Mr. Happer for cleaning and fixing furnace pipe.
III It was agreed to write Toronto Friends telling them of our plans for the Meeting and asking
them to meet with us whenever they are able to do so.
It was also agreed to invite Dennis Critoph for Thanksgiving Sunday morning or if he is
unable to come on that date to suggest someone else.
IV No agreement about the Sunday evening services was decided upon.
V It was decided to write Ross Ramer asking him if he wishes to take on the caretaking of the
Meeting House again. If he does not wish to do so it was agreed to see if the parsonage
tenant would care to take it.
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VI It was agreed to authorize treasurer to pay Relief money for Finland at rate of $10 per month
for July August, and September and October.
It was also suggested we continue the $10 per month to Finland until the end of the year.
VII Adjourned to meet the first Thursday in November.
Sunday October 13th
A special meeting was called to consider the request of the Newmarket Recreational Council for
use of the schoolroom for Children’s Art Classes. It was agreed to grant them the use of the
schoolroom on Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m. until Christmas with a rental at the rate of of
$10 per month to cover heating and caretaking expenses, with the provision that the rooms be left
in as good a condition as when first occupied.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Nov. 7, 1946.
I Minutes of last Meeting read and approved.
II It was reported that Ross Ramer will take on the caretaking again beginning October 1st.
III A letter was read from Ella Firth thanking Newmarket Friends for continued support of
Finland Relief work, also part of a letter from a lady in Finland.
It was agreed to continue our $10 per month contribution to this work until the end of the
year.
IV A letter of appreciation from the Hill family, for flowers in their recent bereavement, was
read.
V A letter of thanks for offer of S. Schoolroom to Recreational Council for Art Class was read,
which also stated that they had been given the use of the Scout Hall.
VI The treasurer’s report was read and accepted as follows with note to look up $27.67
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Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for 2 months ending Oct. 31,
1946.
Receipts
Receipts to end of August $1598.08
Loose Collection 17.55
Envelope Collection 40.07
Parsonage rent 50.00
Quarterly Meeting Collection 2.65
Willing Helpers 5.00
$1713.35
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of August $536.17
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McNab Hardware 27.67*
Era & Express 6.75
Chas. Milsted 8.00
Riddell Bros. .93
Margaret McSkimming 2.12
Frank Happer 2.05
Evans Fuels 57.25
Mr. Hoover (wood) 10.00
Finland Fund 40.15
Ross Ramer 8.00
Money in Reg. acc’t 527.23
Money Th. Off acc’t 394.96
Cash on hand 24.03
Total $1713.35
VII The following were appointed delegates to Quarterly Meeting to be held in Toronto Nov. 9.
Margaret McSkimming
Katherine Winger
Marjorie Keffer
Milton Keffer
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Martha B. Moore
Wilhelmina Rose
Lulu Cleland
Ida Harden
VIII The following were appointed a nominating committee to bring in names of officers and
committees for 1947.
Edith Patterson (Con.)
Clara Widdifield
Margaret McSkimming
Eliza Widdifield
Ida Harden
Alfreda Giles
Emma Brice
This committee to meet between Christmas and New Years, or before Annual Meeting.
IX The Clerk reported that a temperance speaker was available for Sunday morning service Dec.
8. This was agreed upon by the Meeting.
X It was decided to invite Wendell Hewson up for a Sunday service in the near future.
Margaret McSkimming was asked to speak to him at Quarterly Meeting.
XI It was agreed to write Harry Parry to see if he could come for a visit to the Meeting in the
near future.
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XII It was decided to send a letter of sympathy to the Lewis family expressing sympathy in
John’s illness.
XIII Adjourned to meet the first Thursday in December.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held December 5, 1946.
I Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II It was decided to send $15 to Frankfort, Germany, in January through “Care” Relief Agency,
New York.
III The financial report was read as follows and approved –
Receipts
Receipts to end of October $1713.35
Loose Collection 8.11
Envelope Collection 18.57
Parsonage rent 50.00
Total $1790.03
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of October $787.13
Quarterly Mtg. Transportation 5.00
Era & Express 3.50
Fred Lundy, Federal Fire Ins. 8.25
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Ross Ramer $8.00
Money in Reg. Acc’t. $507.47
Money in Th. Off. Acc’t. $394.96
Cash on hand $75.72
Total $1790.03
IV A request from Wilhelmina Rose for use of Sunday School room for a kindergarten was
favourably considered but owing to fact that we have no guarantee for fuel or janitor service
it was felt that we cannot see our way clear at the present time.
V It was decided to write to LeRoy Cody inviting him to visit our meeting when he could, also
to invite Fred Haslam.
VI The Meeting adjourned to meet at the Annual Meeting the second Thursday in January.
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- 1947 –
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held January 9th 1947.
(Annual Meeting)
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I On Thursday evening January ninth our Annual Meeting was held. Eighteen Friends young
and older, sat down to a bountiful Pot Luck Supper. A short sing song was enjoyed after the
supper followed by reports for on the past year’s work.
II Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
III It was agreed to send $20 (sufficient for two parcels) to Frankfurt Germany as our relief
project for January and February.
IV A report was read from the Temperance Federation showing $9.55 contributed by this
Meeting.
V A letter of thanks from Charles and Evelyn Milsted was read expressing their appreciation
for the Meeting’s Christmas gift of $25.
VI The reports were then read as follows –
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The Sunday School report given by Margaret McSkimming –
Receipts
Miscellaneous $17.00
Collections 15.96
Donations 1.60
Home Department 11.25
Upper Room and Quiet Hour 3.00
Missionary 6.50
Bank Acc’t. 38.45
Cash on hand 6.51
Total $100.27
Expenditures
Miscellaneous 25.00
Exchange 1.28
Stamps .32
Upper Room 4.00
S.S. Supplies 12.10
Missionary 6.50
Bank Balance 38.45
Cash on hand 12.62
Total $100.27
The Home Department report was given by Martha B. Moore –
Our Quarterlies have been distributed regularly for the year, each quarter.
We have two new members added to our list for the year.
Total receipts for the year 1946 - $8.85
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Officers
Martha B. Moore Supt.
Alfreda Giles ) Helpers
Ida Harden )
The report of the Willing Helpers’ Society was given by Marjorie Keffer.
The Willing Helpers Meetings have been regularly held in the schoolroom, the fourth week
of each month with the exception of July and August. The devotional and business meetings
have been in charge of the President, Wilhelmina Rose, followed by lunch and a social time.
The average attendance was 7 members.
A temperance meeting was held in May addressed by Elma Starr. Christmas and Easter were
also marked with special programmes. Fruit, flowers, etc have been sent to nine sick and
shut-in members of the meeting and one funeral wreath.
The Willing Helpers have paid the electric light bills of the Church and paid half on the
caretaker’s fees. The Friday evening sewing meetings have been regularly held each week
with few exceptions, when a number of quilts have been pieced and quilted, followed by
lunch and a social hour.
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Financial Report
Receipts
Collections $22.75
Quilts $15.00
Teas $34.00
Total $71.75
Expenditures
Electric Lights $13.18
Laundry .50
Janitor 48.00
MacNab Hdwe. .60
Radio Electric 1.05
Total $63.33
Receipts $71.75
Expenditures $63.33
Bal. on hand Dec 31 $8.42
The report of the Missionary Society was given by Martha Moore and Marjorie Keffer as
follows –
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Our Meetings have been regularly held with few exceptions, and our offerings have been
good throughout the year.
During the year 1946 we have taken for our Study book “Quakerism in Japan” which has
been very interesting and helpful. Our meetings have been small but those who have
attended we believe have been interested and helped. We hope there will be a better
attendance through the coming year. The meetings have been held around at the homes of
those interested in Missionary work.
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Financial Report
Receipts
From Missionary Offerings $15.51
From Sunday School and birthday offerings $8.71
Total $24.22
Expenditures
To Wm. Harris Y.M. Treas. $24.10
To order, stamps etc. .12
Total $24.22
The Service Committee reported that they were not able to do much active work during past
year. However $106.00 has been sent to Finland Relief Fund from the Meeting and $10 to
the “Save the Children” Fund, also $52.00 to Canadian Friends’ Service Committee Relief
Work in Europe.
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The Monthly Meeting Financial report was given as follows –
Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for the Year Ending December
31st, 1946.
RECEIPTS
Money in Reg. Bank Acct. Jan. 1, 1946 $527.00
Money in Thank Offering Acct. Jan. 1, 1946 394.96
Cash on Hand Jan 1, 1946 88.93
Miscellaneous 23.33
Loose Collections 131.10
Envelope Collections 268.85
Parsonage Rent 300.00
Willing Helpers 36.00
Donations 82.26
Quota 22.50
Total $1874.93
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DISBURSEMENTS
Miscellaneous $410.49
Salaries 118.00
Money Orders & Exchange 1.22
Fuel 102.55
Taxes 88.04
Stamps & Stationery 2.03
Insurance 71.19
Janitor Salary 90.00
Money in Reg. Bank Acct. Dec. 31, 1946 596.45
Money in Thank Offering Acct. Dec. 31, 1946 394.96
Cash on Hand Dec. 31, 1946 nil.
Total $1874.93
This Financial Report has been audited
this day of January 1947 and found to
be correct as herein shown.
Auditors ________________
Some Outstanding Miscellaneous Receipts for 1946 were:
European Relief Collections $19.83
Some Outstanding Miscellaneous Disbursements for 1946 were:
Era & Express (Advertising) $30.75
Findland Fund 106.00
Macnab Hardware (Parsonage redecoration & Gen.) 87.17
Canadian Friends’ Service Committee 52.00
Quota 22.50
Pine Orchard Cemetery Fund 25.00
Mr. R.H. Huntley (Painting) 18.70
Christmas Donation To Charles & Evelyn Milsted 25.00
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Edith Patterson presented the nominating Committee’s report of officers and committees for
1947 as follows –
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES OF NEWMARKET MONTHLY MEETING OF
FRIENDS – 1947.
CLERK - Marjorie Keffer
ASST. CLERK - Katherine Winger
TREASURER - Harold Patterson
SECRETARY - Edith Patterson
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PIANIST - Clara Widdifield
ASST. PIANIST - Edith Patterson
CANADIAN FRIEND CORRESPONDENT - Margaret McSkimming (Sr.)
ELDERS - Martha B. Moore
Eliza Widdifield
Marjorie Keffer
Florence Boyd Deceased
Margaret McSkimming (Sr.)
OVERSEERS - Ida Harden
Edith Patterson
Milton Keffer
Katherine Winger
Emma Brice
Lulu Cleland
Alfreda Giles Deceased
PASTORAL COMMITTEE - Marjorie Keffer
Margaret McSkimming (Sr.)
Clara Widdifield
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COMMITTEE - Milton Keffer
Maria Wolfe
Margaret McSkimming (Sr.)
Marjorie Keffer
Katherine Winger
FINANCE COMMITTEE - Milton Keffer
Clara Widdifield
Edith Patterson
Wilhelmina Rose
TRUSTEES - Milton Keffer
Margaret McSkimming
Katherine Winger
HOME DEPT. - Martha B. Moore (Supt.)
Alfreda Giles ) Visitors
Ida Harden )
Canadian Friends’ Service Committee - Margaret McSkimming (Sr.)
Katherine Winger (in charge of Refugee Work)
Ida Harden
Marjorie Keffer
Maria Wolfe
Auditors - Clara Widdifield
John McSkimming
Ushers - Harold Patterson
Milton Keffer
Lowell Keffer
John McSkimming
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The meeting was brought to a close with the singing of “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”, and
the repeating of the Mizpah benediction.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held February 6th, 1947.
I Minutes of Annual Meeting were read and approved.
II As only two items were available for financial report no statement was given.
III Delegates to Quarterly Meeting to be held here February 8 were appointed as follows –
Margaret McSkimming, Katherine Winger, Martha B. Moore, Milton Keffer, Marjorie
Keffer, Ida Harden, Alfreda Giles, Wilhelmina Rose, Lulu Cleland
IV It was agreed to let Jay Watson store several large pieces of furniture in the small S.S. room
if they are unable to procure suitable rooms.
V It was decided to ask Fred Haslam and Wendell Hewson to come to speak at Sunday morning
Meetings in the near future.
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VI Plans were made for the Quarterly Meeting supper.
VII The Meeting adjourned to meet the first Thursday in March.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held March 6 1947.
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
II It was reported that eight delegates were present at Quarterly Meeting held here in February.
III It was decided to contact Fred Haslam again to see if he could come for Sunday March 16th
or March 23rd, also to write Stanley and Claire Van Every for March 30th.
IV It was agreed to send $10 to Finland again for March.
V The treasurer’s report was read for past two months as follows and accepted.
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Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for two months ending Feb. 28,
1947.
RECEIPTS
Money in Reg. Bank Acct. Jan. 1, 1947 $596.45
Money in thank Offering Acct. Jan. 1, 1947 394.96
Cash on Hand Jan. 1, 1947 nil
Loose Collection 10.17
Envelope Collection 41.56
Willing Helpers 12.00
Parsonage Rent 25.00
$1080.14
Disbursements
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Relief to Germany $20.00
Expenses re Quarterly Meeting Foodstuffs 2.17
Era & Express 2.75
Ross Ramer 24.00
Money in Reg. Bank Acct. 569.70
Money in Thank Off. Acct 394.96
Cash on Hand 66.56
$1080.14
VI Clerks were instructed to send a letter of sympathy to the family of our dear friend and
former pastor Harry Parry, who passed away on February 27th after some three months
illness.
VIII Adjourned to meet the 1st Thursday in April.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting held April 3, 1947.
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
II It was decided to ask Wendell Hewson to come to speak at morning service April 13th or 20th.
III It was agreed to have Clerk make out the statistical report and to have Margaret
McSkimming, Katherine Winger and Clara Widdifield make out the “State of Society” report
before next monthly meeting.
IV It was also agreed to have Clerks send out quota notices.
V The treasurer’s report was read and accepted, as follows –
Receipts
$ ¢
Receipts to end of February 1080.14
Parsonage rent 50.00
Loose Collections 7.13
Envelope Collections 26.40
Willing Helpers 6.00
Total $1169.67
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Disbursements
$ ¢
Disbursements to end of February 48.92
Era and Express (for year) 20.00
Finland Relief 10.00
Ross Ramer 12.00
Money in Reg. Bank Acc’t 662.13
Money in Th. Off. Acc’t. 394.96
Cash on hand 21.66
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Total $1169.67
VI It was agreed to send $10 to Finland again for April.
VII It was also agreed to send $50 to Canadian Friends’ Service Committee General Fund to be
used wherever need is greatest.
VIII The matter of Wilhelmina Rose conducting a kindergarten in the S.S. room was brought up.
It was agreed to give her the use of the small S.S. room three days a week if she can get
someone to look after the fires and can meet expenses of fuel and cleaning.
IX It was decided to have a short period in each Sunday morning service for Children and
Young people to contribute to the Meeting.
X Adjourned to meet 1st Thursday in May.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting held May 1, 1947.
I Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II The statistical report was read and accepted, and the State of Society report was read and
approved.
III It was decided to have Jay Watson order 50 or more booklets with Whittier’s poems etc. for
distribution.
IV The treasurer’s report was read and accepted as follows –
Financial report for April
Receipts
Receipts to end of March $1169.67
Loose Collection 6.90
Envelope Collection 20.44
Donations 15.00
Willing Helpers 4.00
$1216.01
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of March $90.92
Ross Ramer 8.00
Stamps 1.10
Service Committee 50.15
“American Friend” Adv’t. 2.32
Money in Reg. Acc’t. 657.98
Money in Th. Off. Acc’t. 394.96
Cash on hand 10.58
Total $1216.01
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V It was Decided to send $10 to Finland Relief for May.
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VI It was agreed to ask Mrs. Rose 50¢ per week for fuel when fire needed, until the end of
Kindergarten term (June 30.)
VII It was agreed to ask Mrs. Firth for some Sunday in May to speak on Japanese work, and to
let us know at Quarterly Meeting. If she cannot come some other Friend is to be contacted at
Quarterly Meeting.
VIII The delegates to Quarterly Meeting to be held in Toronto on May 10 are as follows –
Margaret McSkimming
Katherine Winger
Lulu Cleland
Ida Harden
Marjorie Keffer
Milton Keffer
Wilhelmina Rose
IX The matter of trying to get Friends interested in Daily Bible reading was brought up and met
with the approval of the Meeting. It was suggested this might be done through formation of a
Bible Reading Circle.
X Adjourned to meet 1st Thursday in June
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting held June 5, 1947.
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
II It was agreed to send $10 Relief to Finland for June also the same amount for July and
August.
III Ella Firth was present at the meeting for Worship on June 7 and spoke very acceptably on the
work in Japan.
IV Friends at Monthly Meeting spoke about their own devotional periods.
V The financial report for May was read as follows and accepted.
Receipts
Receipts to end of April
L $1216.01
Loose Collection 4.07
Envelope Collection 22.89
Donations 20.00
Willing Helpers 4.00
Quota 23.50
Check exchange .15
Parsonage rent 25.00
Kindergarten (fuel) 3.00
Total $1318.62
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Disbursements
Disbursements to end of April $152.49
Finland Relief 20.00
Paid in Quota 15.50
Quarterly Meeting delegates expenses 3.00
Ross Ramer 8.00
Money in Regular Acc’t. 649.98
Money in Thank Off Acc’t. 394.96
Cash on hand 74.69
Total $1318.62
VI It was agreed to donate $10 to Pine Orchard cemetery fund.
VII It was decided to give Burton Hill an invitation to come to Newmarket Meeting if in Canada
during the summer.
VIII The “State of Society” report was read again and it was decided to forward it to Yearly
Meeting.
IX It was decided to hold a meeting under the care of the Ministry and Oversight Committee
each Thursday in June for prayer and the seeking of guidance for the carrying on of our work
in the Meeting.
X The meeting adjourned to meet at the call of the Clerk.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Sept. 4, 1947.
I Minutes of last Meeting were read and approved.
II Margaret McSkimming and Ethel Trewhella were appointed to prepare a memorial for
Florence Boyd.
IV Clerks were instructed to send letters of sympathy to Florence Boyd’s sister, Mrs. Murray
and to Garfield Rogers.
V Monthly Meeting agreed to pay remainder of bill for flowers for Florence Boyd ($1.75).
Mrs. Giles to settle for same.
VI The following were appointed delegates to attend Quarterly Meeting here September 13th.
Margaret McSkimming, Ethel Trewhella, Ida Harden, Lulu Cleland, Martha B. Moore,
7/8 Milton Keffer, Marjorie Keffer, Katherine Winger.
VII Katherine Winger, Margaret McSkimming and Marjorie Keffer were appointed to look after
food for Quarterly Meeting supper.
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VIII Clerk reported that Friends Service Committee would show sound film, “While Germany
Waits” at Quarterly Meeting. A projector can be obtained here from Temperance Society.
This Meeting is to bear expense of same if any.
IX The treasurer’s report was read and accepted –
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Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for period ending Aug. 30,
1947.
Receipts
Receipts to end of May $1318.62
Loose Collection 25.88
Envelope Collection 36.45
Parsonage rent 75.00
Willing Helpers 5.00
Town taxes discount 1.34
Fuel donation 2.00
Quota 2.00
$1466.29
From Aug. 13 to 31
Loose Collection 3.57
Envelope Collection 12.68
$1482.54
Disbursements
Disbursements to end of May $198.99
Finland Relief 30.00
Exchange .15
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Pine Orchard Cemetery fund $10.00
Taxes 89.30
Quarterly Meeting food expense 3.10
Ross Ramer 28.00
Money in Reg. Account 709.79
Money in Thank Offering Acc’t 394.96
Cash on hand 18.25
Total $1482.54
A letter of resignation as treasurer was read from Harold Patterson. It was decided to write a
letter of appreciation to Harold and Edith Patterson for services rendered.
X It was agreed to ask Maria Wolfe to act as treasurer of the Meeting until the end of the year.
XI Margaret McSkimming agreed to keep Sunday School books until the end of the year.
Supplies are to be ordered as follows. 10 Penn Quarterlies. 10 Northern Messengers.
XII Jay Watson was asked to be Canadian Friend Correspondent until the end of the year.
XIII It was decided to order 20 sets of Church envelopes for the Meeting.
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XIV It was agreed to send a letter from the Meeting to Albert West on his 90th birthday (Sept. 23.)
Enquiry is also to be made concerning Gideon Bible for Mr. West with large print.
XV It was agreed to give $10 for Finland Relief to Margaret McSkimming to be forwarded to
Ella Firth.
XVI Margaret McSkimming asked for a minute to Toronto Monthly Meeting. Clerks are to
prepare same.
XVII A letter was received from Doris Daball concerning Conference in Holland in 1949. Clerks
are to reply to letter.
XVIII The matter of ordering coal for Meeting House was brought up. Milton Keffer is to look
after this.
XIV It was decided to remember John Lewis with a letter from the Meeting and a cheque for three
dollars to be sent to his parents to get whatever they think he would like.
XX Meeting adjourned to meet first Thursday in October (Oct 2.)
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held October 2, 1947.
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
II The treasurer’s report was read as follows and accepted.
Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for Period ending September
30, 1947.
Receipts
Receipts to End of August $1482.54
Loose Collection $10.11
Envelope Collection $16.26
Parsonage Rent $25.00
Willing Helpers (July Aug. 9.00 Sept. 4.00 $13.00
Quarterly Meeting Collection $5.50
Donation for Margaret McSkimming’s Lamp $5.50
$1557.91
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of August $359.54
Finland Relief $10.00
Quarterly Meeting Food Expenses $4.50
Lamp for Margaret McSkimming $7.95
Caretaker $8.00
Cheque John Lewis (present) $3.00
Cheque R. Winterstein wood $6.00
Flowers (Florence Boyd) $1.75
$400.74
Cash on Hand $5.00
Money in Regular Account $757.21
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Money in Thanks Offering Account $394.96
$1557.91
III A telephone bill of $1.21 for phone call to Pelham re meeting arrangements for Sept. 28 was
presented by Clerk. It was agreed to pay same.
IV The matter of setting aside a fund for expenses of delegates attending other Meetings or
Conferences in Ontario, was brought up. It was decided that delegates may draw on the
funds up to $25.00 for the coming year. This is to be in addition to the $5.00 available for
Quarterly Meeting expenses.
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V The Clerk reported that a speaker from the Ontario Temperance Federation is available for
Sunday morning November 23rd . This arrangement is agreeable to Friends.
VI The matter of obtaining another Caretaker for the Meeting House was discussed. It was
decided to give Ross Ramer his notice to take effect Oct. 31 and to hire Mr. G.V. Hookings
beginning Nov. 1, 1947 on the same salary schedule.
VII Clerk reported arrangements made for James A. Coney Supt. of New England Yearly
Meeting, to visit our Meeting October 5th. He will address the morning Meeting and in the
afternoon at 2 p.m. show sound films. Mrs. Coney and Stanley and Claire Van Every expect
to be with us also, so it was decided to serve dinner at the Meeting House. Marjorie Keffer
and Ida Harden were appointed to procure the food, with permission to draw on the Meeting
funds for expenses.
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VIII The Missionary Society are sponsoring a special Missionary Thank Offering for our Japanese
work, to be taken up Thanksgiving Sunday October 13th with envelopes to be given out the
previous Sunday.
IX The Meeting adjourned to meet the first Thursday in November (Nov. 6)
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Nov. 6, 1947.
I The minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II Clerk reported $9.60 received in special Missionary Thank Offering on October 12th.
III The financial report was read by the treasurer and accepted as follows –
Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for Period ending October 31,
1947.
Receipts
Receipts to End of September $1557.91
Loose Collection $10.45
Envelope Collection $12.76
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Parsonage Rent $25.00
Willing Helpers (Oct. 4.00) $4.00
Return on Food f. Coney’s Visit $0.61
$1610.73
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of September $400.74
Cash Coney’s Visit Food Expense $5.00
Cash Coney $10.00
Cash Phone Call Pelham $1.21
Cheque Robert Lewis Wood $17.03
Cheque Caretaker $8.00
$441.98
Cash on Hand 44.00
Money in Regular Account $769.79
Money in Thanks Offering Account $394.96
$1610.73
IV It was agreed to send 2 donations of $10 each to German Relief, one to Leonore Burnitz and
one to Elsa Glock, through the CARE agency.
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V It was agreed to allow Christian Business Men’s Council of Newmarket to hold their
meetings once a week in the schoolroom. It was suggested $1 per week be asked them to
cover expenses of heating, caretaking etc.
It was also agreed to allow Youth for Christ Rally to be held in the Meeting House one
Saturday evening.
VI It was agreed to have a speaker from C.B.M.C. or Gideons in the early part of December
(December 7 or 14th.)
VII An invitation from the Congregational Christian Church was received to attend special
Community Night of their 125th Anniversary week services. Agreed to try to send
representatives.
VIII Toronto Friends asked for loan of a number of Kindergarten chairs for use in their Sunday
School. It was agreed to let them have as many as can be spared (10) (see receipt)
X The following were appointed as delegates to Quarterly Meeting to be held in Toronto Nov.
8. Ida Harden, Katherine Winger, Maria Wolfe, Marjorie and Milton Keffer.
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X It was decided to try to have Christian Social and to obtain “World Service” Phonograph
Records to be used. Further plans left to Missionary Society to arrange.
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XI A letter was read from Home Mission Executive encouraging Friends to wait on God
Consistently in prayer both in groups and in homes and to go forward as He directs in the
work of the Meeting.
XII The Meeting was adjourned to meet the first Thursday in December.
Sunday November 15th.
A special Meeting was called to consider a request from Roy Langford, director of “Youth for
Christ” Rallies, for the use of the Meeting House each Saturday evening throughout the winter
months for the Rallies. Friends are agreed to give use of building if expense of heating, lighting
and caretaking are looked after by the Organization.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Dec. 4, 1947.
I Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II It was decided to alternate our Monthly Relief Donation of $10 between Germany and Ella
Firth to be used at her discretion.
III It was agreed to charge “Youth for Christ” Organization $3 per week for use of Meeting
House on Saturday evenings with the caretaker to receive $1 per week of this amount.
IV It was also agreed to reimburse caretaker for soap and stove polish used in Cleaning Meeting
House.
V Clerk reported that there would be a Gideon group with us on Sunday morning Dec. 14 to
take part in the service.
VI Plans were made for the Christmas Social to be held on Monday Dec. 15. It was agreed to
have members bring sandwiches and candy and to buy cookies and coffee from Meeting
funds. An offering is to be taken up for the “Save the Children” Fund.
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VII It was agreed to have Annual Meeting and Supper on Thursday January 8th. It was decided
not to make any appointment of officers at the present time Appointments are to be made
during year as necessary. The present officers and committees are asked to carry on to the
best of their ability under present conditions.
VIII The treasurer’s report was read as follows and accepted.
Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends, for Period ending November
30, 1947.
Receipts
Receipts to End of October $1610.73
Loose illegible Collection $7.60
Envelope Collection $21.35
Parsonage Rent $25.00
Quarterly Meeting Expenses returned $.50
Difference f. Germany Fund $.10
Willing Helpers (Nov. 4.00) $4.00
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Cheque Germany Fund not yet cashed $20.10
$1689.38
Cheque cashed in Dec. and counted then Initials $1669.28
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of October $441.98
Cheque Ross Ramer Lawn Mower Repair $1.53
Cash Quarterly Meeting Expenses $5.00
Cheque Germany Fund $20.10
Cash Excise Stamps $.30
Cheque Caretaker $8.00
Cheque Evans Fuels f. Coals $87.20
$5illegible
Money in Regular Account $730.31
Money in Thanks Offering Account $394.96
Initials $1669.28 $1689.38
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IX The meeting adjourned to meet at Annual Meeting the second Thursday in January (Jan. 8.)
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1948
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held January 8, 1948. (Annual Meeting)
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
II A letter was received from Ella R. Firth, thanking the Meeting for donation for Relief for
Europe. It was decided to send relief to Germany this month.
III It was reported that $11.50 was raised at the Christmas Social for the Save the Children
Fund.
IV Reports were received from various organizations as follows.
Financial Report of Friends Sunday School for year ending Dec. 31, 1947.
Receipts
$ ¢
From Collections 3.76
Home Department 6.15
Upper Room and Quiet Hour 2.10
Missionary offerings 1.06
Bank Account 40.06
Cash on hand 11.89
Total $65.02
Expenditures
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Miscellaneous $7.20
Exchange 0.80
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Stamps .88
Upper Room & Quiet Hour 5.00
Sunday School Supplies 12.20
Missionary 1.06
Bank Balance 37.88
Total $65.02
Report of Home Department for Year 1947.
The Quarterlies have been distributed regularly and the money handed over to the S.S.
treasurer. Total amount raised for year $6.15.
The Missionary Society
Our Meetings have been regularly held with small attendance but good interest. Our study
book was “Quakerism and India”.
Two Thank Offerings were taken in the Sunday Meetings, one in April and one in October.
Ella R. Firth spoke on the work in Japan on Sunday morning, June 1st. A missionary
Christmas Social was held on December 15th with an offering for the “Save the Children
Fund”.
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Treasurer’s Report for Missionary Society for Year ending Dec. 31, 1947.
Receipts
From Missionary Collections $15.86
From S.S. & Birthday Offerings 2.06
From Thank Offerings 20.13
Total $38.05
Expenditures
To Wm. Harris Y.M. Treas. $37.95
To orders, stamps etc. .10
Total $38.05
Willing Helpers’ Report
The Willing Helpers have met each month with a few exceptions and an average attendance
of 8, under the leadership of the president, Wilhelmina Rose. Programmes suitable for each
month have been provided.
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The Friday evening meetings have been held regularly when quilting has been done and a
social hour spent together.
Flowers or fruit have been provided for sick and shut-in members and for the Church on
Easter Sunday, also for one bereaved family.
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The electric light bills for the Church have been paid and half the janitor’s salary.
Treasurer’s Report for Year ending Dec. 31, 1947.
Receipts
Bal. on hand from 1946 $8.42
From Willing Helpers’ Collections 26.55
From Birthday Offerings 5.95
From Tea Meeting Collections 35.20
From Quilts 8.00
From Florence Boyd’s Estate (Donation) 5.00
Total $89.12
Expenditures
To Janitor’s Salary $58.00
To Town of Newmarket (Electric lights) 18.00
To ½ lb. tea .57¢
To Bal. on hand Dec. 31/47 12.55
Total $89.12
V No financial report for Meeting was received on account of sickness in home of treasurer.
VI No changes were made in officers or committees at this time as per minutes of December
Monthly Meeting.
VII It was agreed to ask Wendell Hewson to come and speak at morning meeting on January 18th
or 25th if possible.
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Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for Year Ending December 31st,
1947.
RECEIPTS
Miscellaneous $992.77
Loose Collection $90.26
Envelope Collection $225.61
Parsonage Rent $300.00
Janitor Donations $58.00
Donations $46.00
Quota $25.50
Taxes $1.34
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Fuel $5.00
$1744.48
DISBURSEMENTS
Miscellaneous $77.42
Salary $10.00
Money Order Exchange $.15
Fuel $110.23
Taxes $89.30
Insurance $1.40
Janitor Salary $119.00
Friends Relief $170.30
Advertisements $25.07
Money in Regular Bank Account $715.66
Money in Thanks Offering Account $394.96
Cash on Hand $30.99
$1744.48
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VIII Letters of encouragement were read from Home Mission Board urging Friends to continued
prayer for “New Life” in our Meetings.
IX It was agreed to send a basket of fruit to Maria and Rosemarie Wolfe, who are not able to be
with us on account of Rosemarie’s illness. (Amount $2.)
X Clerk reported that Christian Business Men’s Council held their first supper meeting on Jan.
5, with some eighty men in attendance. It was addressed by Perry Hayden of Tecumseh,
Michigan, the Wheat King, who proved tithing pays. He also had sound film pictures on his
work. The C.B.M.C. would like the use of the Meeting House the first Monday of each
month for which they will reimburse Meeting.
XI A letter of thanks was received from Alfred and Marie Lewis in regard to gift sent to John
Lewis who is still in Toronto Hospital.
XII Meeting adjourned to meet the first Thursday in February.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Feb. 5, 1948.
I Minutes of last Meeting read and approved.
II As this is the month for our relief money to go to Finland it was agreed to send $10 to Ella R.
V Firth for her work in Europe.
III A letter from Canadian Friends’ Service Committee was read urging Friends to support the
“Canadian Appeal for Children”, soon to be launched.
IV Financial reports for Dec. and January were read as follows and accepted.
December Receipts 1947
Receipts to End of November $1689.38 1669.28
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Loose Collection $4.38
Envelope Collection $14.82
Parsonage Rent November $25.00
Willing Helpers (Dec. 6.00) $6.00
Parsonage Rent December $25.00
$1744.48 Initials 1764.58
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of November 544.01 Initials 564.11
Finland Fund Cheque $10.05
Cheque G.V. Hookings (Youth for Christ) $2.00
Expenses for Gideons $3.00
Cheque J.G. Firth (Cleaning Furnace & Pipes $7.50
Cash G.V. Hookings $1.00
Groceries for Christmas Social $1.27
Balance Save the Children Fund $.38
Return Postage f. Records Americ. Friends Ser. Co. $1.56
Cash G.V. Hookings $12.00
Cheque Germany Fund, cashed in Dec. $20.10
$602.87 $622.97
Money in Regular Account $715.66
Money in Thanks Offering Account $394.96
Cash on Hand $30.99
$1744.48 Initials $1764.58
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Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends for Period ending January 1948
Receipts
Receipts to End of Dec. 1947 $1764.58
Loose Collection $4.99
Envelope Collection $11.22
Parsonage Rent Jan. $25.00
Willing Helpers (Jan. 6.00) $6.00
Cheque Beverley R. Reditt Estate $375.00
Cheque Youth for Christ Organization $28.00
Cash Christian Business Men’s Council $5.00
Cheque Germany Relief Fund not yet Cashed $10.05
$2229.84
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of Dec. 1947 $622.97
Germany Relief Fund Cheque $10.05
Fruit Basket Present M. Wolfe $2.00
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Cheque G.V. Hookings $20.00
$655.02
Money in Regular Account $695.66
Money in Thanks Offering Account $769.96
Cash on Hand $109.20
Includes $5 C.B.M.C. + $3.22 Feb. 1 Coll. $2229.84
V A letter of thanks was read from Maria Wolfe for basket of fruit sent them during
Rosemarie’s illness.
VI The following were appointed delegates to Quarterly Meeting to be held here Feb. 14th.
Ethel Trewhella, Wilhelmina Rose, Ida Harden, Katherine Winger, Martha B. Moore,
Marjorie Keffer
VII The Clerk reported that the following speakers would be with us the last two Sundays in
February. Wendell Hewson of Toronto Meeting and Max Proctor member of Gideons and
C.B.M.C.
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VIII After considerable discussion of the future of our Meeting here, it was agreed to have Clerks
see what can be done about procuring a student or someone to give us pastoral help, on
which they are to report as soon as possible.
IX It was agreed to contact Charles Milsted to see if he could come for the next two Sundays
(Feb. 8th and 15th)
X Meeting adjourned to meet the first Thursday in March.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held March 11, 1948.
I Monthly Meeting was held one week later than usual as announced.
II Minutes of last Meeting read and approved.
III The matter of sending overseas relief parcels from Meeting was discussed. It was agreed to
allow our local service committee to draw on Monthly Meeting funds for postage to send
same at their discretion.
IV As previously agreed upon our $10 for relief work will go to Germany this month.
V The Clerk reported that Mr. Jim Westman of Toronto Bible College had been contacted to
come and help us with the work of the Meeting. At the present time he does not see his way
clear to taking up the work of the Meeting. It was decided to ask him again if he would
consider coming for awhile, at least. If he cannot do so, it was agreed to have Clerks contact
someone else.
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VI The treasurer’s report was read as follows and accepted.
Financial Report Ending Febr. 1948
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Receipts
Receipts to End of Jan. 1948 $2229.84
Loose Collections $9.35
Envelope Collections $18.06
Parsonage Rent Feb. $25.00
Cash Chr. B.M.C. $5.00
Willing Helpers Feb. $6.00
Cheque Finland Fund not cashed $10.05
$2303.30
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of Jan. 48 $655.02
Cheque Charles Mittsted $6.00
Finland Relief Fund $10.05
Cheque G.V. Hookings $20.03
Cheque Germany Relief Fund cashed $10.05
$701.15
Money in Reg. Account $810.97
Money in Thanks Off. Acc. $769.96
Cash on Hand $21.22
$2303.30
VII Adjourned to meet the first Thursday in April.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held April 1, 1948.
I Minutes of last Meeting were read and approved.
II It was agreed to send $10 to Mrs. Firth for her Relief work.
III It was decided to see what arrangements can be made with Mr. Westman for the summer and
report to next Monthly Meeting or if necessary call a special meeting.
IV A letter re visit of Stephen Thorne, recording Clerk of London Yearly Meeting and his wife
Alice Thorne, was read. It was suggested they might visit Newmarket Meeting the latter part
of May or early June. This Meeting will be glad to welcome them at this time.
V Clerk reported flowers had been sent to the Giles family in their recent bereavement in the
passing away of their mother Alfreda Giles. It was agreed to pay for same from the treasury.
Letters of sympathy are to be sent also and to Vernon family.
VI It was decided to have a box made for flower contribution for the vestibule. Marjorie Keffer
to see about making box and Ethel Trewhella to look after the money which comes in.
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VII The treasurer’s report was read as follows and accepted –
Financial Report Ending March 1948.
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Receipts
Receipts to End of Febr. 1948 $2303.30
Loose Collections $7.05
Envelope Collections $19.25
Parsonage Rent March -.-
Cheque Chr. B.M.C. $7.00
Willing Helpers March $6.00
Mrs. Rose Kindergarten Jan-March $15.00
Cheque Germany Relief Fund not yet cash. $10.05
Cheque G.V. Hookings not yet cash. $20.00
$2387.65
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of Febr. 1948 $701.15
Payments J. Westmann $35.03
Cheque United Church for Envelopes $3.05
Cheque G.V. Hookings $20.00
Germany Relief Fund $10.05
Little Expenses for Relief $1.72
$771.00
Money in Reg. Account $819.03
Money in Thanks Off. Account $769.96
Cash o. Hand Little Exp. $11.28
Cash o. Hand Little Exp. $8.22
Cash o. Hand Collect. Ma. 28. 8.16 $27.66
$2387.65
VIII The matter of preparing the annual “State of Society” report was brought up. Ethel
Trewhella and Ida Harden were appointed to prepare same for Quarterly Meeting.
IX The Clerk was authorized to prepare the Statistical Report and Clerks were to send out quota
letters.
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X It was agreed to have Ethel Trewhella prepare a “Visitors Book” to be placed in the Church
entry, the bill for same to be sent to treasurer.
XI Adjourned to meet the first Thursday in May.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held May 6, 1948.
I Minutes of last Meeting were read and approved.
II It was decided to give cheque for $25 for quota for Yearly Meeting.
III The statistical report was presented by the Clerk and accepted.
IV the “State of Society” Report was presented by Ethel Trewhella and adopted.
V The financial report was read as follows and accepted –
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Financial Report Ending April 1948
Receipts
Receipts to End of March 1948 $2387.65
Loose Collections $2.27
Envelope Collections $13.76
Parsonage Rent March $25.00
Cheque Chr. B.M.C. $5.00
Willing Helpers April $4.00
$2437.68
Not yet cashed Finl. Rel. Fund $10.03
Not yet cashed Flowers Mrs. Giles $6.00
Not yet cashed Church Advertisement $20.03
$2473.74
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of March 1948 $771.00
Cheques J. Westman $30.00
Cheques Finland Relief Fund $10.03
Cheques Perrin’s Flower Shop f. Late Mrs. Giles $6.00
Cheques Dan Filyer $20.03
Cheques Ethel Trewhella f. Visitors Book $3.25
Cheques G.V. Hookings $15.03
Cheques Church Advertisements $20.03
Little Expenses & Postages f. 3 Parcels $11.14
$886.51
Money in Reg. Account $758.13
Money in Th. Off. Account $769.96
Cash o. Hand $15.73
Cash o. Hand Little Exp. 13.36 $1557.18
Cheques now cashed G.V. Hookings $20.00
Cheques now cashed Germany Relief F. $10.05
$2473.74
VI Delegates were appointed to attend Yonge St. Quarterly Meeting to be held in Toronto May
8th as follows –
Katherine Winger, Maria Wolfe, Ida Harden, Marjorie Keffer, Wilhelmina Rose
VII It was agreed to write Burton Hill and James Coney to visit meeting this summer if possible.
VIII Meeting adjourned to meet first Thursday in June.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting held June 3, 1948
I Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II Five delegates attended Quarterly Meeting held in Toronto May 8th.
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III A letter was read from Burton Hill stating he could be with us either Y.M. Sunday June 30 or
the following Sunday. It was agreed to ask him to come at Y. Meeting time
IV The treasurer was authorized to pay the taxes for year. ($84.22)
V It was agreed to order Church envelopes for year 1949.
VI The treasurer’s report was read as follows and accepted –
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Financial Report Ending May 1948.
Receipts
Receipts to End of April 1948 $2473.74
Loose Collections $7.15
Envelope Collections $18.10
Parsonage Rent April $25.00
Cash Chr. B.M.C. $5.00
Cash Quota Money Yearl. Meetg. 6 & 2 $8.00
Cheque Youth f. Christ $51.00
Willing Helpers May $4.00
$2591.99
Not yet cashed Germ. Rel. Fund $10.00
Not yet cashed G.V. Hookings $15.03
Not yet cashed D. Filyer $10.03
$2627.05
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of April $916.56
Cheque J. Shepherd $5.03
Cash Quarkerly Meeting Expenses $5.00
Cheque C.K. Hay. Quota f. Yearly Meet. $25.18
Cheque D. Filyer $10.03
Cash small Expenses $2.00
Cash Excise Stamps $.30
Cash Expenses & Postage f. 2 Rel. Parc. $7.17
Cheque G.V. Hookings $15.03
Cheque Germany Relief Fund $10.00
Cheque cashed now Finland Rel. Fund $10.03
Cheque cashed now Flowers Mrs. Giles $6.00
Cheque cashed now Church Advertisement $20.03
$1032.36
Money in Reg. Account 731.51
Money in Th. Off Account 769.96
Cash on Hand 93.22 $1594.69
$2627.05
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VII The Clerk reported that Mr. Jonas Shepherd of the United Missionary church (Mennonite)
had agreed to come and help with our work for the summer months.
It was agreed that we give him $8 per week until the end of June with increase to $10 per
week thereafter if funds permit.
VIII It was decided to give a farewell present to the Widdifield and Patterson families on the
occasion of their moving to new home at North Bay ($6 or $7)
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IX Our $10 for Relief work is to go to Mrs. Firth for Finland Fund this month.
X It was agreed to donate $10 to the Pine Orchard Cemetery Endowment Fund.
XI Adjourned to meet at the call of the Clerk.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Sept. 9, 1948
I Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II It was agreed to send $20 to German Relief and $10 to Mrs. Firth for her relief work.
(Germany July and September) (Mrs. Firth – August)
III A letter from Mrs. Firth was read enclosing appeal for help for Daniel Oliver Mission in
Palestine. It was felt that we could not do anything in the way of more relief from the
Meeting but if Mrs. Firth cares to use our $10 for that she is at liberty to do so.
IV A letter was received from Jay J. and Mary Watson thanking the Meeting for their letter of
good wishes and telling of their safe arrival in their new home at Newtown. Penn.
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V Maria Wolfe reported parcels sent by Meeting to Germany arrived and gratefully received.
VI It was agreed to get some necessary outside repairs done, toilet floor fixed, coal bin built and
bricks put in corner of schoolroom.
VII Clerks reported that Mr. Shepherd would be agreeable to staying on if arrangements could be
made with their Conference. It was decided to write Chairman of Conference stating our
wish for him to stay.
VIII The following were appointed as delegates to Yonge St. Quarterly Meeting to be held here
Sept. 11th.
Ida Harden, Maria Wolfe, Ethel Trewhella, Marjorie Keffer, Martha B. Moore, Wilhelmina
Rose, Katherine Winger, Margaret McSkimming, Lulu Cleland and Ken Muma.
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Financial Report Ending August 1948.
Receipts
Receipts to End of May 1948 $2591.99
Collections Loose Envelope
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2.32 5.20
1.00 5.45
2.66 2.85
7.80 3.80
2.40 4.70
1.00 3.63
1.95 3.40
.96 4.05
2.82 4.00
3.03 2.70
.90 3.05
1.90 4.05
4.70 3.82
33.44 50.70 Loose $33.44
Envelope $50.70
Parsonage Rent $25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00 $100.00
Willing Helpers $5.00
5.00
4.00 $14.00
Yearly Meeting Quota $5.00
Mrs. Rose Kindergarten $8.00
$2803.13
Cheque not yet cashed G.V. Hookings $5.00
$2808.13
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of May $1032.36
Cash f. Gift Widdifield $7.50
Taxes $84.22
Cheque E. Starr $10.00
Cheque E. Firth $10.00
Cheque G.V. Hookings $10.03
Cheque J. Shepherd $40.03
Cheque G.V. Hookings $10.00
Cheque J. Shepherd $40.00
Cash Railway Fare to Camp $9.00
Cash Food Camp Coney’s visit $4.57
Cash Food Camp Coney’s visit $10.00
Cheque G.V. Hookings $5.00
Cheque J. Shepherd $50.00
$1322.71
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Cash in Reg. Acc. $678.81
Cash in Th. Off. Acc. $769.96
Cash on Hand $33.65
Rel. Postage $3.00 $1485.42
$2808.13
Cheque not yet cashed - illegible May 1948 German Rel. Fund $10.00
Cheque not yet cashed - illegible May 1948 G.V. Hookings $15.03
Cheque not yet cashed - illegible May 1948 D. Filyer $10.03
are included in total of Disbursements illegible of May 1948 $1032.36
VIII The following were appointed as delegates to Yonge St. Quarterly Meeting to be held here
Sept. 11th.
Ida Harden, Maria Wolfe, Ethel Trewhella, Marjorie Keffer, Martha B. Moore, Wilhelmina
Rose, Katherine Winger, Margaret McSkimming, Lulu Cleland and Ken Muma.
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IX Supper was planned for Quarterly Meeting.
X Adjourned to meet first Thursday in October.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held October 7, 1948.
I Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II It was agreed to send our $10 for relief work to Mrs. Firth for this month. (October) Mrs.
Firth’s letter in reply to our letter re Palestine Relief was read.
III The matter of Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd leaving our Meeting to take up pastorate in Petrolia
was brought up. This meeting deeply regrets the necessity of their leaving us. Clerks
reported that Burton Hill had been contacted to come for October 17th. It was agreed to
invite Mr. David Elliott of United Missionary Church St. Zephyer to come for the next
Sunday October 24th.
It was also reported that a speaker from the Ontario Temperance Federation would be
available for November 21st.
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IV A letter was read from Home Mission Board asking for support and also asking for
suggestions as to what speakers we should like to have visit the Meeting. It was agreed to
answer letter after more information has been secured.
V The treasurer’s report was read and accepted –
Financial Report Ending September 1948.
Receipts
Receipts to End of August 1948 $2808.13
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Collections Loose $15.63
Collections Envelope $17.96
Parsonage Rent September $25.00
Cash Lu Clelland $.50
Not yet cashed Germany Relief Fund $20.00
$2882.22
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of August 48 $1325.71
Cash Expenses Food Quarterl. Meet. $3.65
Cheque Finland Relief Fund $10.00
Cash Excise Stamps $.30
Cheque German Relief Fund $20.00
$1359.66
Money in Reg. Acc. $663.81
Money in Th. Off. Acc 769.96
Cash on Hand 89.02 $1522.79
$2882.22
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VI The Clerk presented bills of $25.20 + $9.00 for furnace repairs in parsonage and Church.
Agreed to have treasurer pay same.
VII The Clerk reported that Mr. Charlie Stickwood would take over the Caretaking of the
Meeting House, as of October 1st, at the same salary as the former caretaker. The Meeting is
agreeable to this arrangement.
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VIII The matter of the “Youth for Christ” Rallies each Saturday evening during winter months
and the C.B.M.C. Supper Meetings once a month was brought up. It was agreed to give the
use of the Meeting House on the same basis as last year if expenses are covered.
IX It was decided to give the Shepherd family a farewell presentation on their last Sunday
(October 10th.) at the close of the morning service. It was agreed to give them a sum of
money ($10) and to present Mrs. Shepherd with a bouquet of flowers.
X A letter was read by Maria Wolfe from the Gretz family in Germany thanking Friends here
for relief parcels sent.
XI The Meeting adjourned to meet the first Thursday in November (Nov. 4)
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Nov. 4, 1948.
I Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II It was noted that Relief money for November goes to Germany.
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III The matter of the letter from Home Mission Committee was again discussed. It was agreed
to contribute $25 to Home Mission work. It was also decided to make appeal to the
Committee for some training of young people for leadership. This Meeting feels strongly
that unless more adequate leadership in the ministry is provided in the near future the outlook
for Friends’ work in Canada is very grave.
III The treasurer’s report was read as follows and accepted –
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Financial Report Ending October 1948.
Receipts to End of September $2882.22
Collections Loose Envelope
4.20 2.61
4.73 3.60
4.37 5.75
1.59 2.80
1.50 6.61 L $16.39 14.89
E $21.37
Parsonage Rent October $25.00
Cash Mrs. Harden f. flowers Mrs. Shepherd $.25
Cash Willing Helpers $4.00
$2949.23
Disbursements till End of September $1359.66
Cheque Mr. Shepperd $60.00
Cheque Evans Fuels $84.40
Cash Farewell Present Sheperd $11.00
Cheque Burton Hill $10.00
Cheque Mr. Elliot $5.00
Cheque Mr. Millstedt $5.03
Cheque Mr. Stickwood $13.00
Cheque Mr. Hopper Church Furnace Repairs $9.00
Cheque Mr. Hopper Parsonage Furnace Repairs $25.20
$1582.29
Cash in Reg. Account $504.21
Cash in Th. Off. Account $769.96 $1274.17
Relief Postage and little Expenses $5.04
Cash on Hand $87.73
$2949.23
V It was agreed to pay part expenses of any one going to Camp Reunion at Norwich (Expenses
up to $16.00 remainder of $25 set aside for travelling expenses for year 1948.)
VI The following were appointed as delegates to Quarterly Meeting to be held in Toronto Nov.
13th –
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Wilhelmina Rose, Lulu Cleland, Margaret McSkimming, Katherine Winger, Ida Harden,
Marjorie Keffer
VII It was decided to have Monthly Meeting in afternoon if power off at night. Adjourned to
meet Thursday Dec. 2.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Dec. 2, 1948.
I Minutes of last Meeting were read and approved.
II The matter of aiding the Relief for Britain Campaign was discussed. It was felt that Friends
were doing all they could at present in carrying on their relief work in Germany and Finland,
where the need is even greater, than in Britain.
III It was agreed to send our $10 for this month to Finland Fund.
IV After some discussion it was agreed to ask Douglas Ropp of Toronto Bible College to come
regularly for Sunday services through the winter months.
V The financial report was read and approved as follows, - and the raise in our tax assessment
noted.
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Financial Report Ending November 1948.
Receipts to End of October $2949.23
Collections Loose Envelope
.95 2.70
1.35 5.30
1.80 4.05
8.11 3.85 L $12.21
E $15.90
Parsonage Rent November 25.00
Cash Christian Bus. Men’s Comm. $5.00
Cash Willing Helpers $4.00
$3011.34
Cheque Stickwood not yet cashed 17.00
Cheque Home Mission Board 25.00 $42.00
$3053.34
Disbursements till End of October $1587.33
Cheque D. Ropp $10.03
Cash Train Fare to Camp Re-Union $8.00
Cash Quarterly Meeting Fare $3.00
Cash Barbara Walker’s Expenses $2.00
Cheque D. Ropp $10.03
Cheque Ella Firth, Finland Relief $10.03
Cheque Stanley van Every, Home Mission $25.00
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Cheque Evans Fuels $13.48
Cheque Germany Relief $11.03
Cash Burton Hill $10.00
Cash Excise Stamps $6.60
Cheque Ch. Stickwood $17.00
Relief Postage and little Expenses $7.57
$1715.10
Cash in Reg. Account $517.19
Cash in Th. O. Account $769.96 $1287.15
Cash on Hand $51.09
$3053.34
VI It was decided to have annual reports at next Monthly Meeting in January.
VII The matter of redecorating the Meeting House was discussed. An estimate from David
Moulds was submitted. It was decided that we could not undertake the work at present.
VIII Adjourned to meet at Annual Meeting 2nd Thursday in January (January 13th.)
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held January 13, 1948.
(Annual Meeting)
I Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II The Relief money for January is to go to Germany.
III The reports for the past year were Considered as follows –
Missionary Society
The meetings have been held each month with the exception of January and August with an
average attendance of 5. The Life of John Woolman was studied for part of the year, with
pamphlets on various subjects for the remainder of the time. A roll-call suitable to the season
was chosen for each month.
Financial Report for Year ending Dec. 31, 1948.
Receipts
$ ¢
Missionary Collections 11.99
Easter Thank Offering 3.25
S.S. Collections 1.72
Total Receipts $16.96
$ ¢
Sent to Wm. Harris + Postage etc. 8.12
To be Sent 8.84
Total $16.96
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Willing Helpers
The Meetings have been regularly held the fourth Tuesday of each month with the exception
of July August and December. The average attendance was 7. The president, Wilhelmina
Rose, was in charge of most of the Meetings which combined devotional, business and social
periods.
Two open meetings were held, one in May, addressed by (Mrs) Capt. Scwab of the
Salvation Army and one in November when Barbara Walker told us of her Relief Work, in
Germany and her visit to the World Council of Churches at Amsterdam. Ladies from the
other Churches were present and a dainty tea was served at the close. Our usual work of
helping with the Caretaker’s expenses and paying the Church light bills has been carried on.
The Friday evening sewing Group has met as regularly as possible during the year and were
able to quilt about six quilts, for various members and friends.
Oilcloth was purchased for kitchen and primary room tables. Christmas cards were sent to
shut-in and absent members.
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Financial Report for Year ending Dec. 31, 1948.
Receipts
Bal. on hand from 1947 $12.55
Willing Helpers’ Collections 20.20
Tea Meeting Collections 21.77
Quilts 23.50
Birthday Offerings 3.94
Total $81.96
Expenditures
$ ¢
To Janitor’s salary 48.00
To Electric Lights for Church 18.07
To Tea for Socials .99
To Oilcloth for kitchen Tables 3.95
To Soap flakes for kitchen .36
To Supplies for Tea for Barbara Walker 1.00
To flowers for Mrs. Giles 1.00
To Correspondence Cards .15
Total $73.52
Total Receipts $81.96
Total Expenditures $73.52
Balance 8.44
Total $81.96
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Sunday School
Our Sunday School was resumed on October 17th after being closed for about a year and a
half, with Milton Keffer as superintendent.
Burton and Lillian Hill and family were able to be with us at the opening session October
17th. Their presence and help was much appreciated.
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A Christmas programme was held on Sunday morning December 19th, with carol singing and
special numbers by the children. An offering was taken for the Save the Children Fund, and
a treat of candy and oranges was given the S.S. members.
Financial Report for year ending Dec. 31, 1948.
Receipts
$ ¢
Bal. in bank from 1947 38.26
Collections 5.48
Upper Room 4.60
Home Dept. 4.50
Missionary Collections 1.72
Donation 1.00
Collection for “Save the Children Fund” 12.00
Return on Northern Messenger .50
Bank Interest .52
Total $68.58
Expenditures
$ ¢
Supplies 6.98
Upper Room Booklets 4.00
Missionary Offerings 1.72
Stamps etc. 1.03
Bulb for Lantern (Newmarket Radio Electric) 6.65
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$ ¢
Northern Messenger 7.00
Candy, oranges for Christmas 2.26
Total $29.64
Receipts for year $68.58
Expenditures for year $29.64
Bank Balance 23.63
Bal. on hand 15.31
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Total $68.58
Bal. on hand Dec. 31 15.31
Sent to Save the Children Fund 12.00
Postage .20
Bal. on hand $3.11
The Monthly Meeting Financial Report was given by the treasurer Maria Wolfe (next page)
IV It was agreed to pay bills for furnace repair in parsonage and new pipes for Church furnace.
V It was agreed to recommend the names of Ethel Trewhella and Ida Harden as Elders to be
sent forward to the next Quarterly Meeting.
VI It was decided to recommend that the February Quarterly Meeting be laid down on account
of uncertain weather conditions.
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Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends, for Period ending December
1948.
Receipts
Receipts to End of November $3053.34
Collections Loose Envelope
.44 1.90
.58 2.53
.50 4.05
.85 2.11
L. $2.37
Collections Frank Smith 8.75 E. $19.34
Parsonage Rent Dec. $25.00
Cash Chr. Business Men’s Comm. $5.00
Cheque Youth for Christ $30.00
Cash Mrs. Rose f. Kindergarten $11.00
$3146.05
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of November $1707.53 1715.10
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Cheque Ch. Stickwood $17.00
Cash J. Shepperd $10.00
Cash Ch. Stickwood $2.00
Cash R. Winterstein f. Wood $10.00
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Now cashed Cheque Stickwood $17.00
Now cashed Cheque Home Mission Board $25.00
Relief Postage $3.75
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$1822.28
Money in Reg. Account $428.16
Money in Th. Off. Account $769.96
Cash on Hand 125.65 118.08
Diff. $7.57
Relief Postage and little Exp. (118.08)
$3146.05
We have examined these accounts & have found them to be correct.
Lulu Cleland
Elsie illegible
VII Clerk reported that $8.45 was contributed to Ontario Temperance Federation in Collection
Nov. 21, 1948.
VIII Adjourned to meet 1st Thursday in February.
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Financial Report Ending Dec. 1948.
Receipts
Receipts to End of November 1948 $3053.34
Collections Loose $2.37
Collections Envelope $19.34
Parsonage Rent Dec. $25.00
Cash Chr. B.M.C. $5.00
Cheque Youth for Christ $30.00
Cash Mrs. Rose f. Kindergarten $11.00
$3146.05
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of November 48 $1715.10
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Cheque Ch. Stickwood $17.00
Cash J. Shepherd $10.00
Cash Ch. Stickwood $2.00
Cash R. Winterstein f. Wood $10.00
Cheque Ropp $10.00
Cheque Ropp $10.00
Now cashed Cheque Stickwood $17.00
Now cashed Cheque Home Mission $25.00
Cash Relief Postage $3.75
$1829.85
Money in Reg. Acc. $428.16
Cash in Th. Off. A. $769.96
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Cash on Hand $118.08 $1316.20
$3146.05
VII Clerk reported that $8.45 was contributed to Ontario Temperance Federation in Collection
Nov. 21, 194cut off
VIII Adjourned to meet 1st Thursday in February.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends, Feb. 3, 1949.
There was no meeting held on account of bad weather conditions and so few people able to come.
Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held March 3, 1949.
I There was no meeting held in February on account of bad weather conditions and so few able
to attend.
II Letters were received from Mrs. Firth re Finland work and contents noted.
III The $10 relief money will go to Germany for March.
IV Clerk reported $25 donation received from Mrs. Gertrude Sisler which she requested be put
in the Thank Offering Account, and letter of thanks sent.
V The Clerk also reported letter of sympathy sent to the Lake family expressing sympathy in
the serious of illness of Rev. James Lake.
VI The matter of selling Hot-plate not in use to Mrs. Giles was brought up. It was agreed to let
her have same for about $5, if satisfactory, with money to go to Willing Helpers funds.
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VIII The treasurer’s report illegible
Financial Report Ending Feb. 1949.
Receipts
Receipts f. Period Ending Jan. 1949 $3216.82
Collections Loose $5.66
Collections Envelope $18.45
Parsonage Rent Feb. $25.00
Cash Chr. B.M.C. $5.00
Cash Mrs. Sisler Thanks Off. Donation $25.00
$3295.93
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of Jan. $1942.69
Cheque Era & Express $20.00
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Cheque Ella Firth Finland Rel. $10.00
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
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Cheque J.L.R. Bell, Fire Insurance $57.50
Cheque D. Ropp $10.03
Cheque Ch. Stickwood $16.03
Cash Rel. Postage & Little Expenses $10.36
$2086.61
Money in Reg. Acc. $353.88
Money in Th. Off. Acc. 794.96 $1148.84
$3235.45
Cash on Hand $60.48
$3295.93
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Mrs. Gilkes was brought up. It was agreed to let her have same for about $5, if satisfactory,
with money to go to Willing Helpers funds.
VII It was agreed to ask Burton and Lillian Hill and family to meet with us on Easter Sunday
April 17th if suitable to them, if not some other date in the near future.
VIII The treasurer’s report was read as follows and approved –
Financial Report Ending January 1949
Receipts
Receipts to End of Dec. 1948 $3146.05
Collections Loose $10.52
Collections Envelope $18.81
Parsonage Rent Jan. $25.00
Cash Chr. B.M.C. $5.00
Cash Willing Helpers Dec. $6.00
$3211.38
Not yet Cashed Cheque Boyd & McMath $5.44
$3216.82
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of Dec. 48 X $1829.85
Cheque Ella Firth, Finland Rel. $10.00
Cheque United Church Publ. Hs. $3.10
Cheque R.W. Jelley $15.10
Cheque Frank Hopper $13.00
Cheque Germany Rel. Fund $10.20
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Cash M. Keffer f. Stamps $1.00
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Cheque Boyd & McMath, Fire Ins. $5.44
Cheque Ch. Stickwood $15.00
Cash D. Ropp $10.00
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
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$1942.69
Money in Reg. Acc. $432.41
Money in Th. Off. Acc. 769.96
$1202.37
$3145.06
Cash on Hand $71.76
X $1822.28 + $3216.82
7.57
$1829.85
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IX The matter of redecorating the Meeting House was brought up and discussed. It was decided
that we do not feel justified, at the present time, in laying out a large amount of money for
this purpose, as we believe that in perhaps a year from now, it might be done much more
cheaply. It was also agreed to bring up the matter again within a year’s time.
X Adjourned to meet the first Thursday in April.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting held April 7, 1949.
I The minutes of last meeting were noted.
II The Clerks were authorized to send out quota letters.
III Ethel Trewhella was asked to prepare annual “State of Society” report.
IV The Clerk was authorized to prepare the Statistical report.
V The matter of a transfer of Verne Playter’s membership was brought up. It was agreed to
give him a letter of transfer to Fairbank United Church Toronto where he now attends. Clerk
to prepare same.
VI The matter of allowing the Women’s Institute the use of the Schoolroom once a month was
discussed. It was decided to leave the matter over until next meeting.
VII The April relief money is to go to Mrs. Firth for Finland fund.
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VIII It was agreed to serve dinner at the Church on Easter Sunday when Burton and Lillian Hill
and family expect to be with us. It was decided to buy whatever is necessary from funds
with in addition to food donated.
IX It was decided to ask Mr. Ropp to stay on with us for the summer months if satisfactory
arrangements can be made.
X The treasurer’s report was read and approved –
Financial Report Ending March 1949.
Receipts
Receipts f. Period Ending Feb. 1949 $3295.93
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Collections Loose $3.21
Collections Envelope $18.07
Parsonage Rent March $25.00
Cash Chr. B.M.C. $5.00
Cash Mrs. Rose f. Kindergarten Jan-March $15.00
$3362.21
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of Feb. 1949 $2086.61
Cheque D. Ropp $10.03
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Cash Eccise Stamps .30
Cheque Germany Rel. Fund $10.00
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Cheque Ch. Stickwood $16.50
Rel. Postage & Little Rel. Exp. $4.38
Now Cashed Cheque Boyd & Mc. Math $5.44
$2163.26
Money in Reg. Acc. $318.58
Money in Th. Off. Acc. 794.96 $1113.54
$3276.80
Cash on Hand $85.41
$3362.21
XI Adjourned to meet 1st Thursday in May.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting held May 5, 1949.
I Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
II The statistical report was presented by the Clerk and accepted.
III Ethel Trewhella reported that the “State of Society” report was not yet prepared but would
try to have same ready for Quarterly Meeting, May 14th.
IV It was agreed to send cheque for $25.00 for our quota to Quarterly Meeting treasurer and
place quota contributions, when received, in treasury.
V It was decided to lay down Sunday meetings on May 29th and join with Yonge Street Friends
in their Half-Yearly Meeting.
VI It was agreed to pay Mr. Ropp by the week for summer months whether he is in charge of
Sunday Service or not.
VII Our May Relief money will go to Germany.
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VIII The matter of Women’s Institute using schoolroom, left over from last month, was left over
indefinitely, until some further approach from them.
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IX The treasurer’s report was read and accepted as follows –
Financial Report Ending April 1949
Receipts
Receipts f. Period Ending March 1949 $3362.21
Collections Loose $10.05
Collections Envelope $19.31
Parsonage Rent April $25.00
Cash Chr. B.M.C. $8.00
Cheques not yet cashed D. Ropp $10.03
Cheques not yet cashed E. Firth $10.03
Cheques not yet cashed Smith’s Hardw. $1.50
$3446.13
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of March 49 $2163.26
Cash Burton Hill $10.00
Cash Donald Galbraith returned as Coll $2.00
Cash f. Groceries f. Easter Lunch $
Cash O. Burton Hills Visit $3.36
Cash Excise Stamps $.30
Stationary M. Keffer $1.00
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Cheque D. Ropp $10.03
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Cheque Ch. Stickwood $11.53
Cheque Ropp $10.03
Cheque Ella Firth Finland Rel $10.03
Cheque Smith’s Hardware $1.50
$2243.04
Money in Reg. Acc. $332.62
Money in Th. Off. Acc. 794.96 $1127.58
Cash on Hand $75.51
$3446.13
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IX illegible
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$3362.21
Collections (Loose) 10.05
Collections Envelopes 19.31 29.36
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Parsonage rent for April 25.00
Cash Christian Business Men’s Com. 8.00
$3424.57
Not yet cashed cheques
D. Ropp 10.03
E. Firth 10.03
Smith’s Hdw. 1.50 $3446.13
Disbursements to end of March 1949 $2150.25
Boyd & McMath Insurance 5.44
Burton Hill (cash) 10.00
Donald Galbraith (Returned) 2.00
Groceries for Easter lunch (Burton Hill) 3.36
Excise stamps .30
Stamps M. Keffer 1.00
D. Ropp (cheques) 40.06
Charlie Stickwood (Caretaking) 11.53
Ella Firth Finland fund 10.03
Smith’s Hardware 1.50
$2235.47
(over)
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Money in regular account $332.62
Money in Th. Offering account $794.96
Total in Bank $1127.58
Cash on Hand 83.08
Total $1210.66
Disbursements 2235.47
$3446.13
X Delegates were appointed to attend Yonge Street Quarterly Meeting in Toronto May 14th as
follows –
Maria Wolfe, Lulu Cleland, Margaret McSkimming, 4
Kenneth Muma, Marjorie Keffer, Milton Keffer, Wilhelmina Rose, Ida Harden.
XI The Meeting adjourned to meet the first Thursday in June (June 2).
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held June 2, 1949.
I Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II The treasurer was authorized to pay the taxes for the year.
III It was agreed to order Church envelopes for next year.
IV It was decided to donate $10 to the Pine Orchard Cemetery Fund.
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V The treasurer’s report was read as follows and accepted –
Financial Report Ending May 1949.
Receipts
Receipts f. Period Ending May April 1949 $3446.13
Collections Loose $7.10
Collections Envelope $15.55
Parsonage Rent May $25.00
Cash Chr. B.M.C. $5.00
Cash Yearly Meet. Quota Money L. Cleland 2
Cash Yearly Meet. Quota Money M. McSkimming 2
Cash Yearly Meet. Quota Money A. Lehman 2 6.00
Cash General Fund 10.00
(Donation)
$3514.78
Not yet cashed Cheque Ch. Stickwood $11.50
Not yet cashed Cheque Germany Relief $10.05
$3536.33
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of April 49 $2243.04
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Cheque C. Hay, Yearly Quota Money $25.15
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Cheque Germany Relief $10.05
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Cheque Ch. Stickwood $11.50
Cash Expenses f. Quarterly Meetg. $1.65
Cash Advertising Era & Express $.50
Postage Relief Parcel D. Henkel $3.00
Now cashed Cheque D. Ropp $10.03
Now cashed Cheque Smith’s Hardware $1.50
Now cashed Cheque E. Firth $10.03
$2356.45
Money in Reg. Account $299.91
Money in Th. Off. Account $794.96 $1094.87
Cash on Hand $85.01
$3536.33
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VI The $10 Relief money for June to go to Ella Firth for Finland Fund.
VII It was decided to pay Douglas Ropp $15 per week for the summer months to the first of
September if funds permit.
VIII Adjourned to meet at the call of the Clerk.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Sept. 8, 1949.
I Minutes of June meeting were read and approved. No meeting was held in July or August.
II Clerks reported letters of sympathy sent to bereaved families of Zieb. Harden, Wm. Lawson,
and Emma Brice.
III The matter of keeping Yonge Street Friends Cemetery in good condition was brought up. It
was agreed to have Clerks write to Provincial M.P. to see what aid the government would
give.
IV It was decided to send September Relief Money ($10) to Ella Firth for Finland Work.
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parsonage. As the tenants have not yet vacated it was decided to carry on as previously
arranged until next Monthly Meeting.
VI The following were appointed as delegates to Quarterly Meeting to be held in Newmarket on
September 10th.
Lulu Cleland, Marjorie Keffer, Ethel Trewhella, Ida Harden, Ken Muma, Margaret
McSkimming, Wilhelmina Rose, Martha B. Moore, Alice Hill, Katherine Winger.
VII Plans were made for Quarterly Meeting Supper.
VIII It was decided to give Helen Winger a present from the Meeting on the occasion of her
marriage. Lulu Cleland and Ethel Trewhella are appointed a committee to look after same.
IX No treasurer’s report was given on account of the absence of the treasurer.
X Adjourned to meet the first Thursday in October.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held October 6, 1949.
I The Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
II The Clerk reported that no information had been obtained as yet in regard to grant from
government for Yonge Street burying ground. Clerks are asked to have information for next
month if possible.
III It was agreed that we obtain information from Rental Board as to what rent we can charge for
the parsonage when present tenants vacate.
IV The matter of leadership of the Meeting was discussed. It was agreed that we ask Douglas
and Helen Ropp to stay on with us for the present. In the event that a Friend minister
becomes available some other arrangement might be necessary.
V Adjourned to meet the 1st Thursday in November.
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Financial Report Ending December 1948.
Receipts
Receipts to End of November 1948 $3053.34
Collections Loose $2.37
Collections Envelope $19.34
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Parsonage Rent Dec. $25.00
Cash Chr. B. M. C. $5.00
Cheque Youth for Christ $30.00
Cash Mrs. Rose f. Kindergarten $11.00
$3146.05
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of November 48 $1715.10
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Cheque Ch. Stickwood $17.00
Cash J. Shepherd $10.00
Cash Ch. Stickwood $2.00
Cash R. Winterstein f. Wood $10.00
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Cheque D. Ropp $10.00
Now cashed Cheque Stickwood $17.00
Now cashed Cheque Home $25.00
Cash Relief Postage $3.75
$1829.85
Money in Reg Acc. $428.16
Money in Th. Off. A. $769.96
Cash on Hand $118.08 $1316.20
$3146.05
Financial Report Ending October 1949.
Receipts
Receipts f. Period Ending September 1949 $3827.12
Collections Loose Envelope
2.29 4.50
1.95 7.50
2.39 8.35
1.15 8.55 Loose $10.43
2.65 5.60 Envelope $34.50
Parsonage Rent f. September $25.00
Cash Sunday School Don. F. Coals $10.00
Cash C.B.M.C.F. October $6.00
Cash Mrs. Rose Kindergarten f. Oct. $4.00
$3917.05
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of Sept. 1949 $2859.56
Cash Burton Hill $10.00
Cheque D. Ropp $15.00
Cheque Evans f. Coals $30.00
Cheque D. Ropp $15.00
Cheque D. Ropp $15.00
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Cheque D. Ropp $15.00
Cheque Ch. Stickwood $12.00
$2971.56
Money in Reg. Account 121.77
Money in Thanks Off. A. 794.96 $916.73
$3888.29
Cash on Hand $28.76
$3917.05
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Financial Report Ending July 9th 1949.
Receipts
Receipts f. Period Ending May 1949. $3536.33
Collections Loose $11.20
Collections Envelope $17.94
Parsonage Rent June $25.00
Cash Mrs. Rose Kindergarten $8.00
Cash Y.M. Quota Mrs. Brice $1
Cash Y.M. Quota Mrs. Rose .50
Cash Y.M. Quota Mrs. Hill $2.00
Cash Y.M. Quota Mrs. Harden $1.00
Cash Y.M. Quota Mrs. Moore .50
Cash Y.M. Quota M. & M. Keffer 1.00
Cash Y.M. Quota Mrs. Widdifield
H. & E. Widdifield /-3 $9.00
Cheque Youth f. Christ Feb-May $20.00
$3627.47
Not Yet Cashed Ch. E. Firth 10.00
Not Yet Cashed Ch. D. Ropp 15.00 $25.00
$3652.47
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of May 49 $2356.45
Cash B. Billing $4.00
Cheque D. Ropp $15.00
Cheque D. Ropp $15.00
Cheque D. Ropp $15.00
Cheque Taxes $81.98
Cheque D. Hope $10.00
Cheque D. Ropp $15.00
Cheque E. Firth $10.00
Cheque Ch. Stickwood July $10.50
Cheque D. Ropp $15.00
Now cashed Cheque Ch. Stickwood $11.50
Now cashed Cheque Germany Rel. $10.05
Postage f. Rel. Parcels & Little Expenses $9.15
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Cash Stationary M. Wolfe $1.00
Cash Excise Stamps $.30
Cheque D. Ropp July 9 $15.00
Cash Freight f. Germany Relief $7.46
Cash Cleaning Expenses F. Germ. Relief $.75
Cash Camp Expenses $2.00
$2605.14
Money in Reg. Account $212.56
Money in Th. Offering A. 794.96 $1007.52
Cash on Hand 13.05
Cash on Hand 26.76 $39.81
$3652.47
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held November 3rd, 1949.
I Minutes of last Meeting were read and approved.
II A letter was received from Alex McKenzie M.P.P. in reply to our letter inquiring about
public funds for the upkeep of old cemeteries. As apparently no funds are available it was
agreed to pass our concern on to Quarterly Meeting for consideration.
III The financial report for October was read and approved as follows –
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IV Our $10 Relief money for November is to go to Mrs Firth for the Finland fun.
VI A request from the Lord’s Day Alliance of Canada for a speaker to speak in our Meeting
some Sunday in the near future was presented. It was agreed to ask speaker to come for
either December 4th or 11 preferably the 11th.
VII The Clerk reported that a speaker from the Ontario Temperance Federation would be present
on Sunday November 20th.
VIII The following were appointed as delegates to Quarterly Meeting to be held in Toronto Nov.
1. Marjorie Keffer, Margaret McSkimming, Katherine Winger, Ida Harden, Kenneth
Muma, Wilhelmina Rose, Maria Wolfe and Lulu Cleland.
IX Adjourned to meet the first Thursday in December (Dec. 1)
.
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Financial Report Ending Sept. 1949.
Receipts
Receipts f. Period Ending July 9, 1949 $3652.47
Collections Loose Envelope
July .50 8.15
1.36 7.90
.75 8.35
.35 7.05
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.35 8.95
August 3.05 9.05
.50 5.35
1.25 9.25
.85 5.55
September .35 4.25
1.10 7.75
.95 5.65
.90 8.75 Loose $12.926
12.26 96.00 Envelope $96.00
Parsonage Rent July $25.00
Parsonage Rent August $25.00
C.B.M.C. July $1.00
Special Relief Account Mitchell $5.78
Quarterly Meeting Collection $4.61
Willing Helpers $5.00
$3827.12
Disbursements
Disbursements till July 9, 1949 $2605.14
Cheque D. Ropp $15.00
Cheque D. Ropp $15.03
Cheque Finland Relief $10.05
Cheque D. Ropp $15.00
Cheque McNab $2.10
Cheque Stickwood $10.00
Cheque D. Ropp $15.00
Cash f. Stamps $.78
Cash Mr. Crowder f. Work on Rel. Parcels $5.00
Cheque D. Ropp $15.00
Cheque D. Ropp $15.00
Cheque D. Ropp $15.00
Cheque D. Ropp $15.00
Cash Wilmot Hill $2.00
Cheque Ch. Stickwood $8.00
Cheque D. Ropp $15.03
Cheque Hodgins & Rowland $10.00
Cheque D. Ropp $15.03
Cheque D. Ropp $15.060
Cheque Finland Relief $10.00
Cheque Ch. Stickwood $9.00
Quarterly Meeting Expenses $4.67
Wedding Present f. Helen Winger $4.73
Expense V. Nicholson $3.00
Expense Burton Hill $10.00
$2859.56
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Cash in Regular Account 145.84
Cash in Th. Off. Account 794.96 $940.80
$3800.36
Money on Hand $26.76
$3827.12
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Thursday November 17th
A special Monthly Meeting was called to consider matters of business needing immediate
consideration.
I A letter was received from Burton Hill in reply to our request that they return to Newmarket
Meeting. In this letter Burton clearly stated his reason for not seeing his way clear to return
at the present time. Clerks are asked to reply to letter inviting Burton and Lillian to visit our
Meeting whenever possible.
II Notice was received from Reg. Winterstein, parsonage tenant stating they would be vacating
the parsonage Nov. 30, 1949.
III It was decided that we allow the use of the parsonage (downstairs and bath) to Douglas and
Helen Ropp at $25.00 per month with the Meeting reserving the right to rent the upstairs flat
to suitable tenants, mutually agreeable to the Ropps and to the Meeting. The trustees and the
Clerk are authorized to arrange details of occupancy with no binding lease to be given.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held Dec. 1st 1949.
I The minutes of last Meeting were read and approved.
II A letter was read from Lord’s Day Alliance representative stating he could not be with us on
suggested dates.
III The treasurer’s report was read and approved as follows –
Financial Report Ending November 1949
Receipts
Receipts f. Period Ending October 1949 $3917.05
Collections Loose Envelope
1.50 6.40
.70 8.55
1.66 3.55 Loose $5.11
1.25 3.50 Envelope $22.00
Parsonage Rent f. October $25.00
Parsonage Rent f. November $25.00
C.B.M.C. f. November $7.00
$4001.16
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Disbursements
Disbursements till End of October 1949 $2971.56
Cheque D. Ropp $15.03
Cheque Ella Firth Finland Relief $10.00
Cheque D. Ropp $15.03
Cash Quarterly Meeting Expenses $2.00
Cheque D. Ropp $15.03
Porto Airmail Letter Mr. Bischoff $.15
Express Church Envelops $.28
Cheque D. Ropp $15.03
$3044.11
Money in Reg. Acct. 131.33
Money in Th. Off. A. 794.96 $926.29
Money on Hand $30.76
$4001.16
IV The treasurer was authorized to pay Insurance to Fred Lundy $8.25.
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V Lulu Cleland reported on the cemetery situation. The title to property was searched at the
registry office. The graveyard was not included in the Meeting House property when sold. It
was decided to refer the matter back to Quarterly Meeting.
VI The matter of considering queries for revision was brought up. It was agreed to leave this
over until a later date.
VII It was decided to hold the Annual Meeting the second Thursday in January (Jan. 12) with
lunch to be served if advisable at that time.
VIII It was agreed to get out Christmas letters from the Meeting to be sent out to members and
attenders. Helen Ropp kindly offered to type them.
IX Adjourned to meet at Annual Meeting 2nd Thursday in January.
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Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends held January 12, 1950 (Annual Meeting)
I The Clerk opened the Meeting by reading some thoughts on the New Year from the Northern
Messenger based on the text “Behold I Make All Things New”. Douglas Ropp than led in
prayer.
II The minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
III The reports were then received from the various organizations for the past year.
The Sunday School Secretary’s report was submitted by Lowell Keffer.
The Sunday School has met each Sunday during the past year with Douglas Ropp as
superintendant with the exception of May 29 when Friends met together at Yonge Street
Meeting House. The average attendance was 11 with and increase to 18 in December, with
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four classes. The Missionary offering each 3rd Sunday and the Birthday offerings are turned
over to the Missionary Society for our work in Japan.
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A Christmas Party was held Dec. 22nd with supper, short programme, a moving picture film
and Christmas treats from the Tree. An offering was taken for the “Save the Children Fund”.
A special project of the S.S. was the selling of Scripture Calendars with proceeds to go to
Y.F. fund for Camp Neekaunis.
Financial Report
Receipts
Bal. on hand from 1948 15.31
Bal. in bank 23.63
From S.S. Offerings 56.18
From Upper Room Offerings 3.80
From “Save the Children Fund” offering 8.25
From Sale of Scripture Calendars 17.50
From donations .41
From Home Dept. .50
From Bank Int. .25
Total $125.83
Expenditures
To S.S. Supplies 30.55
To Upper Room Booklets 7.00
To orders & stamps 2.56
To Missionary fund 13.05
To Save the Children Fund (1948/49) 20.25
To Camp Neekaunis fund 7.50
To S.S. Christmas Party expenses 10.46
To Donation to Church coal fund 10.00
To Christmas flower for Ropps (½ church) 1.25
Total 102.62
Balance on hand Bank $8.85 Cash $14.36 23.21
Total $125.83
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The Willing Helpers Report was submitted as follows –
The Willing Helpers have met each month in the schoolroom with the exception of April
with different members leading in turn, on appropriate subjects.
The electric light bills for the Church have been paid and some money donated to the
caretaker’s salary.
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Fruit Baskets have been sent to sick members also cards sent out at Christmas Easter and
birthdays. A collection of soap was made for overseas parcels. A plant was provided for the
Church for Easter Sunday and two new enamel pitchers for tea or coffee bought for the
kitchen.
Though our Friday Sewing Group has not met regularly each week some quilting has been
done whenever possible.
Financial Report
Bal. on hand from 1948 $8.44
From Willing Helpers Offerings 17.17
From Tea Meeting Offerings 2.25
From Birthday Offerings 5.06
From quilts 3.00
From donation 2.00
Total $37.92
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Expenditures
To electric lights for Church 17.87
To Janitor’s salary 11.00
To tea & coffee 1.76
To Daisy tea kettle .50
To enamel pitchers (2) 2.78
To fruit basket (Mrs. Gilroy) 1.00
$34.91
Bal. on hand 3.01
Total $37.92
Flower Fund
Receipts
Bal. on hand from 1948 $2.89
From Willing Helpers Copper Off. 3.06
From Tea Mtg. Copper .14
Total $6.09
Expenditures
To Fruit Baskets $4.21
To cards & stamps .88
To flower for Church for Easter 1.00
Total $6.09
The Missionary Society Report was given by the Secretary Martha B. Moore.
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The meetings were regularly held each month at the different homes, with the exception of
July and August. Though small in number they were interesting and we hope, helpful.
Our study book for the year was “Religious Life on Our Mission Fields”. An appropriate
roll-call was chosen for each month.
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On the evening of September 22nd a public Meeting was held in the Schoolroom to welcome
Herbert and Madeline Nicholson and their two sons. The Nicholsons were formerly
missionaries in Japan working with the Binfords for a time. Mr. Nicholson showed moving
pictures in colour which were much enjoyed. About 30 were present and a social time was
spent at the close of the Meeting.
Financial Report
Receipts
Bal. on hand from 1948 .72
From Missionary Offerings 11.12
From Special offering re H.V. Nicolson 6.16
From S.S. and Birthday off. 13.91
Total $31.91
Expenditures
To Y.M. Treas. for Japan 23.50
To Charges on same .38
To H.V. Nicholson for Japanese W.E.C. & each 5.00
To Study Book 1.00
To charges on same .15
Total expenses $30.03
Bal. on hand Dec. 31 1.88
Total $31.91
The above reports were audited and found correct.
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The Monthly Meeting financial reports were submitted as follows.
Financial Report of Newmarket Monthly Meeting of Friends For Year Ending December
31st, 1949.
RECEIPTS
Miscellaneous $1330.56
Loose Collection 80.51
Envelope Collection 285.34
Parsonage Rent 300.00
Donations 81.00
Quota 15.00
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Kindergarten 35.00
Youth for Christ 30.00
Christian Business Men’s Committee 42.00
$2200.41
DISBURSEMENTS
Miscellaneous $55.41
Salary 650.45
Repairs 148.90
Fuel 60.03
Taxes 81.98
Stamps & Stationary 7.86
Insurance 71.22
Janitor Salary 150.09
Friends Relief 120.43
Advertisements 20.50
1366.87
Money in Regular Bank Account 96.05
Money in Thanks Offering Account 705.73
Cash on Hand 31.76 833.54 Begin
$2200.41 Jan./50
This Financial Report has been Audited this
9th day of January 1950 and found to be
correct as herein shown.
Auditors Lulu Cleland
Ethel Trewhella
IV Appreciation was expressed by the Meeting to the treasurer Maria Wolfe, for her excellent
work in keeping the treasurer books and also for her work in preparing and packing parcels
for overseas relief. Clerks are asked to convey this message to Maria Wolfe.
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Financial Report Ending December 1949
Receipts
Receipts f. Period Ending November 1949 $4001.16
Collection Loose Envelope
.75 7.50
1.75 8.06
.95 3.80 L. $4.97
1.52 5.35 E. $24.71
Cheque Donation Walton $25.00
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Parsonage Rent $25.00
Youth f. Christ $10.00
Mrs. Rose f. Kindergarten $9.00
Interest o. Th. Off. Acct. $3.97
$4103.81
Disbursements
Disbursements till End of November 1949 $3044.11
Cheque Ch. Stickwood $12.53
Cheque Evans Fuels $30.03
Cheque Lundy Fire Insurance $8.28
Cheque D. Ropp $15.03
Cheque D. Ropp $15.03
Cheque D. Ropp $15.03
Cheque D. Ropp $15.03
Cheque Ch. Stickwood $15.50
Cash Excise Stamps $.50
Cash Glen Keffer $.50
Cash Christmas Letters $2.25
Cash Christmas Gift f. Mr. Stickwood $2.00
Cash Christmas Gift Flower f. Ropps $1.25
$3177.07
Cheque Cowal Th. Off. Acct. $93.20
Money in Reg. Acct. 96.05
Money in Th. Off. A. 705.73
Money o. Hand 31.76 $833.54
$4103.81
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V The Clerk asked permission to purchase a new minute book. This was granted.
VI A letter of thanks was read from Helen Ropp for Christmas flower sent by the Meeting.
VII It was decided that we put $10 per month from regular fund into Thank Offering fund to
build up reserve.
VIII The list of officers and committee was considered and some changes made for the year 1950.
IX Adjourned to meet the first Thursday in February
Lunch and a social time was enjoyed in the parsonage Marjorie Keffer, Clerk
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Caretaking Schedule
See page (Mo. Mtg. Aug. 1943)
Mo mtg. ½ expense See minute of Dec. 6, 1945.
W.H. ½
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The Society of Friends
Newmarket Meeting House
Newmarket Ontario
Nov. 30, 1947.
10 Kindergarten chairs on loan to Toronto Meeting.
Returned Nov. 13, 1949 Fred Haslam
Quarterly Meeting 2nd Sat. Sept.
M & O Mtg. 3 p.m. Nov. May.
Q Mtg. 3.30 p.m. Feb. optional.
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Ottawa, Ontario
February 22, 1951
Rt. Hon. Louis St. Laurent,
Prime Minister of Canada,
Ottawa, Canada.
Honourable Sir:
The Historic Peace Churches of Canada, namely: Mennonites, Brethren in Christ (Tunker), Society
of Friends (Quaker), and the Church of the Brethren have enjoyed residence in this Dominion for
over one hundred and fifty years. We sincerely appreciate our country, the tolerant attitude of her
Government, and her strong efforts to promote peace among all nations.
We especially to pay respectful tribute to the late Prime Minister of Canada, the Rt. Hon. William
Lyon Mackenzie King. At the same time we wish to take this opportunity to assure you, our
present Prime Minister, of our prayers that the blessing of God may rest upon you and the
Government of Canada.
Historically, as Peace Churches whose number exceeds fifty thousand members, we have a
Biblical background and deep-rooted, sacred convictions against participating in war in any form.
We are indeed grateful to our Government for granting to us freedom of conscience and religious
liberty which enables us to worship Almighty God according to our understanding of his Word.
We have enjoyed this privilege ever since our church fathers came to this country in 1790. Since
that time legislation in Canada has consistently respected the peace convictions of all our groups
including those which have come during the intervening years.
During World War I the Government granted to all our drafted young men postponement from
military service. Again, in World War II exemptions were provided for conscientious objectors by
allowing them to serve in projects of national importance under civilian supervision.
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We as Peace Churches, believe that war is out of harmony with the teaching of the Gospel and the
Spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ; consequently we are restrained from engaging in war or violence of
any kind.
We are not asking for safety that avoids danger and sacrifice but we cannot have any part in the
taking of human life. We are willing to serve our country and fellowmen in relief work at home or
abroad or to engage in work of national importance such as service in hospitals, mental
institutions, industry or agriculture under civilian administration. In the unfortunate event of a
national emergency which in the view of the Canadian Government demands the mobilization of
manpower, it would be appreciated if an opportunity could be given for consultation with
Government officials as to ways in which we might serve in accord with our peace testimony.
We trust our religious convictions will continue to be understood in the future as they have been in
the past. We hope our Government will continue to respect the conscience of minority groups and
individuals.
May the blessing of God be upon the Parliament of Canada and may He grant you, our Honourable
Prime Minister, wisdom in the discharging of your many duties as chief executive of our
Dominion.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred Haslam, C.J. Rempel, B.B. Janz, J.B. Martin, David Reimer, J.G. Rempel, David Schulz,
Elven Schantz, E.J. Swalm.
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Our Prime Minister’s Comments
to the presented Statement on February 22nd, 1951, on behalf of
the Historic Peace Churches of Canada.
After the nine delegates and several members of Parliament entered the Prime Minister’s private
office and were introduced to Mr. St. Laurent our spokesman, E.J. Swalm asked C.J. Rempel to
read the prepared brief. Thereafter Mr. St. Laurent made some timely and valuable remarks.
These we summarized as follows;
1. Mr. St. Laurent referred to the fact that he is only one member of the Government even
though he happens to be the Prime Minister.
2. He expressed appreciation for the tribute to the late Prime Minister, Mr. King and for
the assurance of our prayers for himself and the Government.
3. He spoke of the hope and efforts of most of the people of Canada towards the
prevention of another world war and referred to the fact that the great problems of the
world cannot be solved by human ingenuity alone.
4. He mentioned the speech of our King at Christmas time in 1949 in which reference was
made to the need for prayer, and pointed out that times then were not as anxious as they
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are now. The present situation calls for an implementation of the prayer which we use
in the morning and several times during the day “Thy Will be done.”
5. He assured us that in the event it becomes necessary to take inventory – human and
material, ample opportunity would be given for representation of this or any other
group before legislation is enacted.
6. He promised to have copies of our statement made and placed in the hands of interested
departments.
7. In view of our experience in the past when suitable provisions could be made the Prime
Minister did not anticipate any serious difficulty for the future.
8. Upon the conclusion of the interview, while shaking hands with the delegates he
expressed appreciation for our visit and pointed out that we all are dependent upon a
higher power.
Fred Haslam, Secretary
C.J. Rempel, Secretary
Members of Parliament present at our Interview:
1. Prime Minister Louise sic St.Laurent
2. L.O. Breithaupt – Kitchener, Ontario
3. Howard Winkler – Morden, Manitoba
4. W.A. Boucher – Rosthern, Saskatchewan
5. Rene Jutras – St. Boniface, Manitoba
6. F. Viau – St. Boniface, Manitoba
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Chairman – Arthur G. Dorland General Secretary – Fred Haslam Treasurer – John S. Petrie, C.A.
CANADIAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE
(A Committee of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Canada
60 Lowther Avenue
Toronto 5
Telephone: Midway 5395
6
March 7th, 1951
Dear Friend:
You will find enclosed the following documents: (1) copy of a Brief presented to Premier St.
Laurent on February 22nd by representatives of the Historic Peace Churches of Canada; (2)
Summary of Mr. St. Laurent’s comments on this document.
We feel that this whole problem of service in the event of war should be considered carefully by
each Monthly Meeting and that steps should be taken to counsel with men and women who are of
military age or are approaching military age. It is extremely important that young people should
know the traditional stand of the Society of Friends in this matter of war. The passing years with
their experience of warfare have only served to confirm the Quaker peace testimony. The
responsibility for bringing this matter to the attention of individual Young Friends is a three-fold
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one. The Canadian Friends Service Committee has sought to keep the matter before Friends in
general through periodical statements and through its active Service Committee work. There is a
second responsibility on Monthly Meetings and a third responsibility in the home itself.
It may be quite possible for Young Friends in Canada to serve in international peace service units
in the months and years to come. Information regarding such possibilities will be brought to the
attention of Monthly Meetings as arrangements can be made for work of this kind.
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Re: Sponsorships
We are enclosing with this copy of a second dossier from the Canadian Council of Churches in
case this family should have qualifications which might be needed by one of our Quaker farm
families. The earlier dossier of the family Onischke which was sent to you should be returned to
this office if your Meeting is unable to give any hope of sponsorship. Similarly, we should
appreciate it if you would indicate before the end of March whether you think your Meeting might
be able to sponsor the Tretjakowa family.
Inquiries from this office regarding possible sponsorships are only practical for Ontario Meetings.
The Canadian Government has now indicated its readiness to take care of rail travel from Canadian
port of arrival to place of employment.
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Re: Doukhobors
In the Budget of the Canadian Friends Service Committee sent to you recently, an item of $600 for
the work among the Doukhobors was ommitted. We should be glad if you would call this
ommission to the attention of your Meeting so that consideration may be given to this important
part of the work.
Yours sincerely,
Signature
Fred Haslam
General Secretary
FH/DM
Enc.3
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The Society of Friends
Newmarket Meeting House
Newmarket – Ontario
Report on the Spiritual State of Society of Newmarket Monthly Meeting for the year ending May
31, 1951.
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Our Meetings for worship have been regularly held during the past year. Our membership and
attendance is small. Those who are faithfully endeavouring to carry on the work feel the
responsibility a heavy one but are striving to hold together in the spirit of unity.
The leadership and friendly co-operation of Douglas and Helen Ropp have been much appreciated.
Several visiting Friends have brought us encouragement and inspiration during the year.
For those who have been faithful and regular in attendance there has been much of help and
blessing, but we feel too many of our membership are members “in name only” and take no
responsibility for the work. Therefore our Meeting misses many opportunities of service.
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The Society of Friends
Newmarket Meeting House
Newmarket – Ontario
June 7, 1951.
To the Harden family,
Dear friends,
On behalf of Newmarket Monthly Mtg. of Friends Meeting we wish to express to you all our
sincere sympathy in the passing away of a loved member of your family. We believe you can find
comfort in the thought that for her it was a happy release from suffering.
We would commend you all to Him who has promised to never leave us or forsake us. “The
eternal God is thy refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms
Deut. 33:27
Yours sincerely
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Newmarket, Ontario July 1951.
Beaconsfield Mtg.
Dear friends,
On this the occasion of your seventy-fifth anniversary we of the founding of your mtg Newmarket
Friends wish to send you greetings
We would join with you in praise and thankgiving for the blessing and presence of our Heavenly
Father in your midst throughout these years.
We would pay tribute to all those faithful ones who have made possible the carrying on of the
work in your community, and would encourage each one to go forward to a greater work and the
“well done of the Master.
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We are happy that you are able to have the James and Elsie Coney to fellowship with to minister
to you at this time you at this time and and we would commend you all to the grace of our Lord
and Saviour Jesus Christ who is able to make do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or
think.
On behalf of Newmarket mo. mtg.
Signed – Marjorie Keffer Clerk.
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February 3rd, 1950
Philip & Virginia Towle,
164 Reservoir St.,
Holden, Mass., U.S.A.
Dear Friends:
You will have received a letter from Paul Zavitz written for the Young Friends, and which
indicated that at the Service Committee meeting last Saturday, warm approval was given to your
plan to visit among Canadian Friends.
Lloyd Williams, who was present and who is the Clerk of Montreal Monthly Meeting, indicated
that the date, March 18th, would be very suitable for them. The logical next stop would be at the
Wellington Meeting, which is south from Belleville, Ontario, in Prince Edward County. There
was no one present from this Meeting last Saturday, so that we shall have to write to Friends there
suggesting that a visit might be arranged about the 21st of March. Stirling Nelson, who was at the
meeting, is a member of the Wooler Meeting, which is situated north of Trenton, approximately
sixty miles from Wellington. It may be possible to arrange a combined meeting with Friends in
these two localities and I feel that perhaps three days for the two pleaces would be quite enough
time to allow
Approaching Toronto, there are one or two Friends still in Pickering, just west of Oshawa.
Elizabeth Richardson has been a valued member of the Canadian Friends Service Committee for
many years and Marion Cronk has been active in foreign missionary work over a long period of
time.
We shall, of course, be very glad to welcome you to Toronto Meeting for a visit here. The
situation regarding help in the Meeting itself in Toronto is rather confused at the present time, and
perhaps will not have been cleared by the time you arrive. However, a visit will give us a chance
to talk over problems which exist and enable you to meet with the very interesting group of young
married people and others in the Meeting. It may be that some other meetings can be arranged
while you are in this area.
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Newmarket Meeting is about 25 miles north of Toronto, and is a sparsely attended pastoral type
Meeting which is receiving some help from a theology student. Pickering College, formerly a
Friends’ school, is situated at Newmarket, and there might be some opportunity for you to have
contact with the students. It is now a boys’ school only.
Paul Zavitz has indicated that for the Meetings west of the City something would depend on your
later plans and the place at which you wish to re-enter the United States. The Meetings are
situated as follows: (1) Coldstream, approximately 18 miles west of London, near the Sarnia
Highway, turning north at Poplar Hill. (2) Sparta, south from St. Thomas. Both these Meetings
are members of General Conference branch of Friends, (3) Norwich, a Conservative Meeting,
south from Woodstock, about 20 miles west of Brantford, (4) Pelham, near Welland, Ontario. We
shall be glad to write to these Meetings as soon as we know from you what your views are as to the
order in which you should visit them.
We will write from the Service Committee to the Clerks of the various Meetings, and Paul has
already indicated his own intention of communicating with Young Friends in the same Meetings.
In this way, there should be a double interest in making the arrangements.
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I think you should think of Paul’s comments as to financial assistance as a minimum. Certainly we
would not wish you to be out of pocket in making a trip of this kind in the interests of Friends and
there is no reason for such a situation.
With best wishes,
Yours sincerely,
FRED HASLAM
General Secretary
FH/DM
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Wellington Ont
May 16 (1950)
Marjorie Keffer
Newmarket, Ont.
Dear Friend,
Would you please send me your Sunday School report for 49-50 including attendance, school’s
activities, literature used, special events and anything you think would be of interest to Yearly
Meeting.
I would like to send my reports in to Stirling Nelson before the 26th so your prompt reply would be
much appreciated.
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Yours sincerely,
Olga Wiltse
Box 322, Wellington Ont.
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Report of Newmarket, S.S. for year ending May 31, 1950.
each Sunday 10 a.m. light 3 classes
Average attendance 13.
Literature. Penn Adult
Quarterlies and Northern Messenger for older ones and “Juvenile Pleasure”, Our Jewels” and from
Union Gospel Press Cleveland and “Outline Pictures for the Primary Child”, Standard Pub. Co. for
younger ones.
We had a Christmas Tree party and entertainment with Christmas tree with candies and oranges for
S.S. scholars. An offering was taken for the Save the Children Fund amounting to $8.25.
Every 3rd Sunday the offering goes to Missions - $16.96
Easter – Towles visit showed coloured slides on Holland
Other visitors
illegible
Scripture Calenders sold to raise money for illegible Bldg. Fund.
.24
2.00
.70
1.30
2.58
1.71
1.76
1.30
1.69
1.09
1.79
5.80
16.96
16.96